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Mary McNamee
1916 - 2014
Mary McNamee
1916 - 2014
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BORN
1916
DIED
2014
Mary McNamee Obituary
(3/28/16-7/12/14)
A lifetime resident of the Bay Area, Mary passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side. To the end she remained a cogent vibrant force, a truly amazing human being, and the only member of her family who could do the daily Chronicle "Jumble". She was an outgoing presence from childhood, a giving person who put others before herself. Mary had a marvelous sense of humor and a tremendous generosity of spirit. She loved her family, her friends, nature-animals, birds, Marin's hills and her Pacific.She was a friend to all.
Mary was predeceased by John, her husband of 63 years and survived by her daughters Paula & Kathy. Private services were held. Donations may be made to the angels at Pathways Hospice, 585 No. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 or charity of choice.
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Teresa McNamara
August 12, 2014
Carolyn, Kathleen and I are so sad to learn of Mary's death. Our deepest sympathies.
July 24, 2014
The last of the "moms"....what a perfect comment!
Marianne & Tom O'Connell
July 24, 2014
Beautiful obituary and loved BOTH of the images. I have to admit I never knew Mary's maiden name until now and what a very cool name it was....matched the lady herself. She remained relevant her whole life. She will be missed but she left us with some amazing memories...Christmas Eve and more. Marianne & Tom
Karen O'Rourke
July 23, 2014
I will always remember your mom with her infectious laugh and crazy antics. The Halloween she dressed up as a witch and scared half the neighborhood kids.
She will be missed and remembered as the wonderful and gracious lady of Longview.
Karen O'Rourke
Fresno, Ca.
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July 23, 2014
I'll always remember your mom with her infectious laugh & crazy antics. Her daily visits with my mom as the 2 nurses discussed everything. The yr. she dressed as a witch & scared 1/2 the neighborhood kids.
She will be remembered and missed as the wonderful, gracious and funny lady of Longview.
Karen O'Rourke
Fresno, Ca.
Joyce Barker
July 20, 2014
Mary you were always quite the Lady - interested in what we were doing and how our families were. You were the last of the Moms and the end of a special era in our lives! You will always be remembered in our Hearts!
Joanne Hill
July 19, 2014
Dear Paula and Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. She was a lovely lady. Take care during this difficult time.
Joanne Hill
San Anselmo
Rod Garety
July 18, 2014
I'll miss you Mary, Good memories always of you and John
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