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Marie Cawley Obituary
Resident of Sunnyvale
61, died on Friday, August 13, 2010, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in San Jose, California.
Marie was born March 9, 1949 in Japan and moved to the United States in 1964. She lived in the Santa Clara valley for most of her life and in her last years spent much of her time on the Monterey Peninsula. She had many careers - as an accomplished designer, as a social worker and later as an attorney. She spent 15 years as the head of employment law for Applied Materials until she retired in 2003. Marie loved the ocean, loved to garden and to laugh. Marie could find humor in almost anything, and influenced many lives in a positive way.
She is survived by her son, John Cawley of Auburn; her mother Mitsuko Coleman of Sunnyvale; her sister Judy Telezenski of Camp Connell; her life partner Jonathan (Jan) Walker of Carmel Valley; numerous nieces and nephews and countless loving friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Cawley.
Services will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2010, at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga.
Contributions in memory of Marie may be made to The Wheelchair Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marie Cawley
J Angel
August 16, 2021
Your Mom is with you, laughing uncontrollably over a beautiful luncheon spread as you so enjoyed doing in the past. Your delight is obvious and infectious and observers can't help but smile and then tell you how much you two brightened up their day.
As it should be. Love to both of you. Still missing you.
J Angel
August 16, 2020
Still heartbroken ten years later. Your mom is doing as well as we can manage to keep her healthy and safe. She still asks about you despite her dementia but I had to stop telling her we lost you because she cries anew as though she’s just found out. We tell her you’re traveling; which is true because we feel your loving presence and your wisdom every day. Whenever I face a difficult situation I remember your guiding words—“Take baby steps every day and you’ll get there.”
You are still loved intensely and our coping mechanism is to keep in mind that Heaven is where you should be and, you deserve Heaven. Say hello for us to the family members and loved ones we have lost the past few years. You all are still in our thoughts and a vital part of our lives.
July 9, 2011
Love of my life, I miss you every moment of every day. All my rainbows touched earth where you stood beaming that magnificent smile, laughing aural symphonies, streaming sunlight and loving comfort to us all from your eyes. I can hardly wait to be with you once more and watch your delight in the simple things--an ice cream cone, roses and puppies; and the meaningful ones--babies, loved ones and friends. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, although it was far too brief. Forever, your guardian angel.
Newton
September 13, 2010
To the Cawley family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his PEACE, LOVE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May she R.I.P <3
Auntie Marie – I will miss you but always be blessed with the memories of the times we have shared together.
Jodi
September 3, 2010
September 1, 2010
May you rest in peace my dear sister- in law.. Say hi to my brother and father you are all missed....
Wendy Holt
August 26, 2010
I did not know Marie except through her son, John. I know he will miss her very much. I send him love, thoughts and prayers to endure the sadness and may God hold the whole family up in his hand.
August 25, 2010
Marie was a lovely, strong but gentle woman and it was a great pleasure to have known her. Her loss will be felt in many lives for a long time. May God hold and comfort her loved ones as they adjust to life without her presence. Debbie Erickson (Marysville, WA)
Sally Williams
August 24, 2010
Marie was a wonderful combination of cutting wit and gentle sensitivity. She was sunshine for us at Santa Clara law school. Thoughts and prayers of comfort to her family......
Newton
August 23, 2010
To the Cawley family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May she R.I.P
Pat Foster
August 23, 2010
I worked with Marie at Applied Materials. She was a very sweet, lovely woman. Even though I hadn't seen her for a while, I still thought of her often and I will miss her presence.
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