Ann Theresa Mara

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Ann Mara Obituary

ANN THERESA MARA -a longtime resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully July 13, 2007 at the age of 87. She was born May 14, 1920 in Mystic, CT. She graduated in 1943 from Willimantic State Teachers College and received a Masters Degree and 6th Year in Education from the University of Bridgeport. In 1965 she began working at Glenbrook Elementary School and soon transferred to Stark School where she remained until her retirement at the age of 72.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, William P. Mara Sr.; her parents Mary Margaret Bozogan Palencar and Andrew Palencar and also by her sisters Rose DeNoia, Mary Palencar, Catherine DeNoia and Dorothy Egger. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Dr. William P. Mara Jr. (Suzan) of Greenwich, CT and Thomas A. Mara of Stamford; her two daughters, Mary Ann Mara of Stamford and Rosalie M. Bortnick (Bob) of Gaithersburg, MD; 10 grandchildren, Rachel, Amy, Jamie, Heather, James, Christian, Keith, Katelyn, Amy and Molly and many loving nieces and nephews.

Over the years Mrs. Mara was actively involved in religious activities throughout Fairfield County including Bible Study and teaching CCD. She was an avid reader and enjoyed daily walks at the Cove with her family.

Ann had many wonderful qualities and tremendous love for her family and their accomplishments. She will be greatly missed although her family is comforted that she is now resting in peace.

Friends may call at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford on Tues, July 17th from 4 Ð 8pm. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wed, July 18 at 10:00am at Saint Maurice Church, 358 Glenbrook Rd., Stamford. Burial will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. John Fisher Seminary, 894 Newfield Ave., Stamford.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ann Mara

10 Entries

Rita Keane

July 24, 2007

Dear Mara Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had Mrs. Mara as a third grade teacher in Glenbrook School. She was a wonderful teacher and person, always with a smile on her face. My most recent memory of her is sitting in a front pew at St. Maurice Church, again, always with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Rita (Mediate) Keane

July 20, 2007

Aunt Ann lived a life that exemplified both great faith and great courage. We will miss her, but know her joy of being with Uncle Bill and her family once again.
God Bless her sons and daughters and their families.
The DeNoias and Blakes

Janice Baxter Marks

July 20, 2007

Rosalie, Mary Ann - My sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother.

Sara Patusky

July 19, 2007

My family has fond memories of Mrs. Mara - teacher and fellow churchgoer.

Letitia (Tish) & Bridget (Robinson) Patterson

July 18, 2007

Our deepest prayers & most sincere condolences go out to your family at this time. My sister Bridget and I both had Mrs. Mara for our third grade teacher. She was truly one of my all-time favorite teachers, one whom would even allow me to visit her even as an adult at her home. She was a precious gem, and a wonderful lady with an abundance of Joy & Wisdom. Truly a great inspiration in my life. She will surely be missed.
May God Bless & Keep You during this period.

Patricia Beirne

July 17, 2007

Dear Mara Family - I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. She was my third grade teacher at Glenbrook School. She was an excellent teacher, but what I remember most was her gentle kindness.

Patti Beirne

Pat & Mike Ganino

July 17, 2007

Mary Ann and Family
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. We will keep her in our prayers.

Claude Dixon

July 17, 2007

Mrs. Mara was a wonderful person and a wonderful teacher. She always had a smile, always upbeat, always happily involved with her class. She was a fine example of the way one should live one's life: looking on the positive side of things and doing one's part to make things better. Hundreds of people, and those she had as students over the years, will mourn her passing, and count themselves rich for having known her.
Claude Dixon
Stamford

Willam & Helen Dardis

July 16, 2007

We were sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. We are former Glenbrook residents and knew your Mom, a wonderful lady. She taught Linda, Billy and Tommy Dardis at Stark School

Linda Tillman (Pellicano)

July 16, 2007

Mary Ann and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very gentle, loving person. May you always find comfort in your memories of her kindness and love for others.

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