Iris Cunard

Iris Cunard

Iris Cunard Obituary

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Iris (Drake) Cunard, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, beloved wife of the late Wade Cunard, has died. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 2001, 6-8 p.m., at Brown-Forward Funeral Service, 17022 Chagrin Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, June 8, 10:30 a.m., at St. Catherine Church, East 93rd Street and Heath Avenue, Shaker Heights. Interment will be at Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Brown-Forward Funeral Service, Shaker Heights, Ohio.

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June 14, 2001

Lori Love posted to the memorial.

June 11, 2001

Dorothy Greer posted to the memorial.

June 8, 2001

Michelle Hempstead posted to the memorial.

Lori Love

June 14, 2001

Auntie I.,Our hearts have been broken once again. you will truly be missed, but you are in heaven w/Big Wade, Fannie, Mary & Kristy and your mom & dad.We will all be together once again.Your wisdom&strength will always remain with the family and you are at peace now.

Dorothy Greer

June 11, 2001

May the Blessings of Heaven be with you.

Mrs. Cunard and I were fellow employees of East Cleveland Public Library. We spent many good times discussing authors and books. Her presence will be missed.

Michelle Hempstead

June 8, 2001

Rest in Peace

Her seed of powerful knowlede was planted, for someday to sow

Her seed of knowledge will surely be watered, so that it may grow

One of my fondest memories, is her smile and it will be truly missed,

for just having to met her was truly a bliss.

Marty Handfinger

June 8, 2001

May her gentle soul be a blessing in your memory.

Denise Reed

June 8, 2001

Janice, Philip & Wade we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our many condolences to you and your family.



Love, Marion, Diane, Denise, Dana, Emma and Shawn

Isaac Seals IV

June 7, 2001

To the family of Iris Cunard I am sadden to hear of your mother's passing. May the strength of each of you support each other at this time. Hang in there Wade.

Ike Seals

Dolores Guyton

June 7, 2001

Rest in peace .

JOE ELKINS

June 7, 2001

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH MRS. CUNARD AT THE EAST CLEVELAND LIBRARY. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL AND CARING PERSON.



I WAS VERY SADDEN TO LEARN OF HER DEATH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

JOE ELKINS

June 7, 2001

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH MRS. CUNARD AT THE EAST CLEVELAND LIBRARY. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL AND CARING PERSON.



I WAS VERY SADDEN TO LEARN OF HER DEATH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

Dolores Guyton

June 7, 2001

Rest in peace.

Joanne Johnson

June 7, 2001

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Cunard at the East Cleveland Public Library. We shared many wonderful conversations. She was a very classy lady, and she will be missed.

Maeola Thompkins

June 7, 2001

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Iris Cunard, who was one of my special co-workers.

We shared many family thoughts with each other. I always admired her and will remember her fondly. Affectionately your friend Maeola.

Pam Henderson

June 7, 2001

I will always cherish the short time I had to work with Mrs. Cunard.

Rest in Mrs. Cunard and know that you are loved and missed very much.

Christine Malone-Williams

June 7, 2001

Janice, Wade & family my brothers and I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. As you know she

was a very good friend to our parents Liz & Roy. We share your sorrow in the loss of one so dear,

sending deepest sympathy

Christine Malone-Williams

June 7, 2001

Janice, Wade & family my brothers and I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. As you know she

was a very good friend to our parents Liz & Roy. We share your sorrow in the loss of one so dear,

sending deepest sympathy

Ernestine Hawkins

June 7, 2001

It was truly and honor and a privilege to get to know and to work with Iris. She was always the consummate professional and truly cared about the work she performed. I will miss our fashion talks and and her witty advice on a myriad of topics.

Justine Smith

June 7, 2001

I met Ms. Cunard working at the East Cleveland Public Library. She always greeted me with a warm smile. I had a lot of respect for her! She will be deeply missed, but we can take comfort that she is with the Lord now!

Nina Lucas

June 7, 2001

Iris was a wonderful person. We shared many, many happy moments at the Maple Heights Library.

Barbara Parnell

June 6, 2001

My thoughts aand prayers are with the family. I knew Iris as a colleague with the Maple Heights Library, she was a lovely no nonsense lady who will be missed.

Kathleen Lefkowitz

June 6, 2001

Iris was a genteel lady who loved books. She will be missed.

Barb Gish

June 6, 2001

Iris will truley be missed. I worked with her at MHR for many years. We laughed together and cried together.

Edith Sanders

June 6, 2001

I had the opportunity of working with Mrs. Cunard at the East Cleveland Public Library for several years. She was a person who had a great deal of wisdom. She loved to read and she often shared her reading knowledge to me. She is now in God's loving hands. However, I know that she has still has a book in her hands reading...

Toi Bradley

June 6, 2001

I met Iris at The East Cleveland Public Library. She was knowledgeable, witty and fun to work with. She was a good friend and a great woman to work with. I will truly miss her.

annmarie gorensek

June 5, 2001

I had the honor of working with Iris at the library. We spent many days manning the reference desk and she telling me all the tales of her beloved grandchildren. I will always remember her wonderful laugh and those red glasses she always wore.

Vicki Adams Cook

June 5, 2001

I am sad to learn of Iris' departure. We had many talks at Maple Heights Regional and she shared her vast knowledge and experience with me. Take comfort in knowing that she is now whole, perfect and complete and the family has another guardian angel.

Connie Lawson-Davis

June 5, 2001

To Janice,Wade and the rest of the family, I was very suprised and saddened to hear of Iris' passing. As I sit here trying to think of what to say I can see her smile and remember some of the many conversations we shared. Let the memory of the good times and the legacy of her love sustain you through rough days and warm you on the good days. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Easton

June 5, 2001

Iris was a wonderful person--intelligent, warm, open, opinionated, and supportive. She was a mentor to me when I first started at Maple Heights Library. She touched everyone she met.

Sue Wolf

June 5, 2001

I was so sorry to hear of Iris's passing. I worked with her at the Maple Heights Library. Her warmth and humor will be missed.

Cheryl Walker

June 5, 2001

Iris will always be dear in my heart. I worked with her at Maple Hts. Library and we spent many hours together sharing good times. She was so special to me. I'll miss her very much.

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June 14, 2001

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