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for Margaret Tan
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November 2, 2011
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your wonderful mother. Marge was a gracious and welcoming person who easily shared her time and experience with others. She showed genuine interest with her bright eyes and willing smile and made people feel very special. She was a great traveling companion, always eager to try something new or introduce you to something she especially liked.
We had many special experiences with Marge and Tom, such as eating soup-filled dumplings in Taipei, shopping for jewelry at Louise's in Hong Kong, and enduring a long formal dinner at the Geisha House in Japan, sitting on the floor. But perhaps the most memorable experience was the trip to the Hyundai Container Facility near Pusan. When we arrived, all the employees were lined up and clapping under a huge banner that read "Welcome Mr and Mrs Tan, Welcome Genstar" . Marge looked so surprised, yet delighted, as we were outfitted with hardhats and gloves and led on a tour of the factory. It was a wonderful experience being there with her and traveling with the both of them.
Also, Marge did a very special favor for our son Will by being his special person for Grandparents Day at Town School. He was so proud to show her around his school and introduce her to his teachers. Although we are not sure everyone was convinced that she was his grandmother!
Knowing your parents has been a very important and formative part of our lives. We think of them very often and consider ourselves lucky we had the opportunity to get to know them well.
Best wishes as you move forward.
Harvey and Kathy Calcutt
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