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Mary Reasoner Obituary
Mary Ray Reasoner, age 60, of Norwalk, died tragically on December 12, 2016. She was an extremely bright, artistic, creative, and caring person who had a wonderful, wry sense of humor. At the same time, she was fragile, and her family wishes to acknowledge her battles with mental illness. We are grateful for the many good years she had.
She is survived by her siblings who loved her - Stuart and his wife Emily of Hendersonville NC, Ann and her husband Jim of Lakewood CO, Elizabeth of San Francisco CA, Jane of Bridgeport, Ellen and her husband Karl of Easton and Jonathan and his wife Gretchen of Sandy Hook – and her beloved nephews and nieces – Jason, his wife Stephanie and their children Paityn and Cole (Ray's great-niece and great-nephew); Leslie, Ryan, Jack, Samantha, Christian and Ian.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11am at St Matthew's Church in Norwalk.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Reasoner
Michael Brajczewski
April 17, 2024
I know this is not very current and my meeting Ray (as I knew her) was a very brief encounter. Now..I wish it was not not. I'm beginning to realize that she had a very long struggle. I met her at Fairfield University.
Kathy Word
March 19, 2023
May you rest on peace, in God's home ,so sorry to learn of your passing...
John Bisceglie
January 9, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Mary's death. I had met her a few years earlier at Bed, Bath and Beyond. She was very kind and remembered my mom fondly. May she rest in peace.
Barbara W.
October 4, 2020
Sleep in peace, my dear, sweet RayRay. I was so blessed, to have shared a small part of your life, laughing and clowning around with someone as special, as you, back in the day. What great memories!
Just came across letters you wrote, many, many years ago, when my wondering soul found its way back home, to Florida and I had to lsay goodbye to my beautiful, petite RayRay.
I was so fortunate to have crossed paths and connect with such a deep and caring person, sharing many "sames" with you.
The hours we talked, were endless and now realizing, even deeper, how precious your words were, because your words----were you! You, Cheryl and I were quite the gal pals, never knowing what might be or when! Our short but loving friendship will forever be cherished in my heart.
We are all one, and one day, we will join up, again, my dear, dear, RayRay❤
Cheryl Olsen
January 29, 2017
For 30 years you told me you liked this poem and that it meant a lot to you when your mom died. So now I leave it here for you:
Do not stand by my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
This was written by Mary Elizabeth Frye and they say she never copyrighted it.
I will miss you Ray-Ray. I really will.
Peg Bisceglie
January 20, 2017
We all miss you Ray . You will always be remembered for your kind and gentle spirit . Peace and love to your family and all those friends that loved you dearly .
Mrs.Peg Bisceglie and family
Margaret Bisceglie
Sent Flowers
Dwayne Clark
January 19, 2017
Ann and your Family sorry for your loss
Erin E. Herring (McNeil)
January 19, 2017
Holding all of you close to all of us and praying for faith, forgiveness, hope. She knew she was loved...
Jennifer Valbuena
January 18, 2017
Will miss you.
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