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Mary Wright Obituary
PITTSFIELD -- Mary Ilene Wright, 92, died Monday at Berkshire Place, where she had resided since 2000. She had lived in Bristol, Vt., from 1929 to 1998.
Born on Oct. 28, 1913, in Bristol, Vt., daughter of Francis S. and Anna Hines Hannon, she attended Bristol Public School, graduating from Bristol High School with the Class of 1931. She then attended the former Castleton Normal School in the two-year teacher preparedness program, graduating in 1933. Later, she earned the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in education at a program sponsored by the Vermont Education Department.
Mrs. Wright was employed by the Bristol Elementary and Junior High School as a teacher for more than 35 years and retired from the Mountain Street Elementary School in 1975. After retiring from teaching, she worked for several years as a guide at the Shelburne Museum.
She was longtime member of the St. Ambrose Parish in Bristol. She was also a participant in other local community organizations and activities.
She and her husband, Wayland G. Wright, were married for 33 years. He died in 1968.
She leaves two sons, Gordon Wright of Berwyn, Pa., and Richard Wright of Rutland, Vt.; two daughters, Anne Russo of Pittsfield and Maureen Houstle of Brockton; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL NOTICE -- A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Ilene Wright, who died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at BROWN-MCCLAY FUNERAL HOME in Bristol on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Church, Bristol, Vt., 05443 or Berkshire Place, 89 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. She also leaves two sons-in-law, James and John; two daughters-in-law, Margaret and Carol; a brother-in-law, William Wright of Portland, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Hannon, and sister, Margaret Hickey.
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Mary Lenhart
October 24, 2006
Grandma Wright was an instrumental in shaping my life even though geography separated us much of the time. She taught me many things and still does in my memories of her.
Christine Wright-Capasso
October 23, 2006
Gram and Bristol are synonymous to me. My brothers and sisters and I grew every summer in her house and we waited impatiently all year to see her. She was so patient and dear with all of us, sharing her knowledge and stories (and cooking) with us. There is an empty spot, but she loved God and she's home now.
Gordon Wright
October 20, 2006
Thank you all for sharing your condolences and memories of our Mother with us.
Anna Cousino
October 10, 2006
My second grade teacher, she will always be Mrs. Wright to me and Mother of Anne my former classmate.
Of all my teachers she had the most influence on shaping my early years. A very special lady. My condolences to her family and friends.
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Charles and Sandra Lafley
October 9, 2006
I have known Ilene all my life and Sandra has been a part of her life for over thirty years. She was a part of our family. We saw here at church, took her to an alumni banquet, and had other occasions with her. She cooked cookies for us when my father died and was the first person at the house. Her life was always for God, family and friends. She never wavered from that insight. She raised a wonderful family and was rewarded with the same in grandchildren. Sandra and I will always have the "LADY" in our prayers. Your loss is shared by us.
Charles & Sandra Lafley
Joan (Trudo)Adams
October 8, 2006
My sincere sympathy goes out to each and every one of her most precious family members. She will always remain my best loved teacher. I hold an abundance of memories of her.
Eileen Wright Colucci
October 7, 2006
Memories of our summer vacations as children creep into every summer of mine now. After the sometimes 12 hour trip to Bristol from Maryland we were as excited as kids at Chrismas just to pull in the driveway.After that moment we didn't have to go anywhere else to feel like we were the luckiest kids in the world to be on vacation at Grandma Wright's house. Exploring the barn, the dresser drawers, and the closet hidden by a curtain at the top of the stairs were more fun than Disney World to us; not to mention our adventures on the mountains and rivers just feet away.
Being with Gram in her house and knowing her that way was a blessing I will never take for granted. You are in my heart Gram and I will try to be more and more like you every day of my life.
Love, Eileen (Wright) Colucci
Great Gramma Wright - Cathy, Laura, Shayla and Bobby
Cathy Rollins
October 6, 2006
I've shared with my Gram the love of art and the desire to be the best teacher I can. I have told my students about her, adding in that growing up I thought I had many more cousins than I actually did because so many people called her "Gramma Wright". She was loved by many. Hopefully I will be able to make as great a difference in the lives of those I teach as she did with her students. I am glad my son was given the opportunity to know her and will cherish the memories of him in her lap, as well as, many others. I will miss her deeply, but know she has gone to a place where she will be truly happy and at peace. Love to all of our family and friends.
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