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MARCIA W. READ
On Sunday, May 29, 2011, Marcia W. Read of Arlington, VA. Beloved wife of Ralston B. Read. Devoted mother of Jennifer E. Read and Katherine E. Read. Daughter of Joseph F. and Mildred L. Wilson. Sister of Janet C. Wilson and Joseph F. Wilson, Jr. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N. 16th Street, Arlington, VA on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 5 p.m. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church. Arlington Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. arlingtonfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcia Read
Paul Williams
July 3, 2011
I just learned of Marcia's passing, and I'd like to pass on my deepest condolences to her family. I coached Marcia at Donaldson Run for two years (she was 11-12 yrs old), and she was one of my very favorite "kids." My brothers also send their deep regrets.
Wendy Foster
June 27, 2011
Claudia and I are deeply saddened to learn of Marcia's passing. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. An angel has been taken from us all too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pete, Jenny and Katie at this difficult time.
June 24, 2011
Pete, we were shocked and saddened by the news of Marcia's passing. Thinking of you and the girls with all the love in the world. Lane & Katherine, Denver
Amy Allbright
June 13, 2011
Katie, I was so sorry to hear about your mom's untimely passing. I have been wondering why I have not seen either of you at the pool. Of the few times I spoke with you mom, she shared some flip turn advice with me. What a swimmer! Hope to see you some time over the summer.
Nancy Van Dyke
June 9, 2011
I am still not sure I am ready to write this- was putting it off thinking that it would make it too real if I did. Pete and girls - I was so moved by your words and strength. Please know that she and you are in my thoughts and heart every day.
Barry Nash
June 8, 2011
I am truly sorry to hear of Marcia's passing. We were friends at UVA graduate school and I had the pleasure of working with her briefly on an environmental project for DoD. I enjoyed hearing the words of your family at the service. I believe her strength, grace, and good humor live on in all of you!
Barbara
June 7, 2011
I swam with and against Marcia at Donaldson Run. She was a beautiful swimmer and team mate. I remember going to her viola recital with her mom . I can visualize her being a great mom, family member, and neighbor. I am sorry for your loss.
Kay Story
June 7, 2011
The Read Family
I was shocked when told of Marcia's passing. We worked together at the Pentagon in the Environment office. Her devotion to you and the girls were her priority. God's blessing to you all.
June 6, 2011
Pete, I am so sorry to hear about Marcia's passing. She was my first and only swim coach and I think about her often when I am in the pool. My heart goes out to you with a warm embrace. Yates
Gerri Walsh
June 6, 2011
Dear Pete, Katie and Jenny,
Hunter and I were deeply saddened to learn of Marcia's death. She remains in our memories a joyful and generous soul and a terrific neighbor. I always enjoyed seeing Marcia in the quiet hours before dawn when I was out running and she was returning from a swim or heading into the office. And no one was a surer shot when it came to the 4th of July water balloon toss!
Please know that you and Marcia and all her family and friends are in our prayers -- and I'm sending extra healing thoughts to Jenny and Katie, as I know how devastating it is to lose a parent so young (I was 24 when my dad died).
With deepest condolences,
The Walsh/Jones Family
Ken Cornelius
June 6, 2011
I was a co-worker with Marcia in the DoD Environmental Office....she had a kind soul and was a very capable lady. I just really liked and respected her a lot. Her work was important to her but she loved her family above all else. My deepest condolences to the family.
Clint and Beth
June 6, 2011
We join the many neighbors on Jefferson St. in expressing our deep sadness at Marcia's passing. Before we moved to Jefferson St. in 1995, we held our wedding reception at our new house. When we arrived home from the ceremony, we noticed a single purple helium balloon tied to our railing that was greeting us and our guests. I discovered later that it was Marcia's doing. In the last 16 years, we have learned that this kind, quiet, lovely gesture was typical of Marcia. She was a steady, loving presence in our neighborhood, and her passing has touched us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pete, Jenny and Katie and to Marcia's family and many friends.
Nancy Mattingly
June 5, 2011
Pete,
I want to express my sympathy to you and the girls for the loss of Marcia. I remember Marcia from Yorktown, but mostly from her kindness to my Mom and Dad, Elaine and Ben Dean. Please know that she will be remembered with love and lots of happy memories here...
June 5, 2011
Many fond memories of Marcia at school events. I remember meeting her when Katie and Jenny were in First Grade. I saw her often during elementary, middle and high school. She was a loving and caring mother. Our prayers are with your family.
McCabe Family
Shannon Cunniff
June 5, 2011
Marcia will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. She was kind, intelligent, and a real pleasure to work with. My heart goes out to her family who must feel the hole created by her passing even more than I.
June 5, 2011
To the Read family
I'm so sorry to read about Marcia
June 5, 2011
Like many others, we were shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news about Marcia. She was a lovely woman, a good neighbor and friend. She will be profoundly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Kocher Family
Blake Velde
June 4, 2011
Pete, Katie and Jenny and all of Marcia's family - please accept my prayers for you and for Marcia - such a kind soul, colleague and friend over the last 20+ years at DoD and now with my work at USDA. "May the angels lead her into paradise".
Ken, Andi, Kristen, and Adrienne Ostberg
June 4, 2011
Pete, Katie, and Jenny -- We are stunned and saddened by the loss of Marcia. She was a dear friend, and a warm and compassionate person. We will cherish the wonderful memories we have of our time spent together.
Brian Macnamara
June 3, 2011
I am very sad to hear of Marcia's passing. I remeber her fondly from year's back as a member of the Donaldson Run swim team. She was a wonderful lady. OUr prayers go out for her and her family at this difficult time.
Dave and Marla Ruff
June 3, 2011
Pete, Jenny, and Katie, so very sorry for your loss. Marcia was a wonderful neighbor and a great friend. We are richer for having known her, and the entire Read family. Deepest condolences.
Dave Kling
June 3, 2011
Those of us in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Federal Facility Enforcement Office will long remember Marcia as a great champion of the Army's various environmental activities, as a capable and dedicated public servant in achievement of that mission, and as a valuable partner in our own efforts to protect public health and the environment. All of us at EPA mourn her loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Bob Clerman
June 3, 2011
I was a classmate of Marcia's at UVa. I am saddened to hear of her passing. I will always remember her as a dedicated and warm person. My condolences to Marcia's family and friends.
Chuck Kleymeyer
June 3, 2011
Marcia was a beautiful soul and a wonderful neighbor. She was one of the anchors of our neighborhood and will be deeply missed by us all. We will remember her as being especially friendly and kind to all of our children -- a clear sign of the level of her humanity and compassion. Our hearts go out to the Read family.
Duncan Aukland
June 2, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. While I had known Marcia since the third grade, we dealt indirectly on some environmental matters affecting my employer, the Ohio Army National Guard. She always reminded colleagues to say hello to me for her and was both gracious and receptive toward the differing views of our respective employers. Our Army has lost a fine person as well as a fine employee too soon. Please accept my condolences.
Joseph Ricci
June 1, 2011
I am incredibly saddened to hear of Marcia's passing. I always considered her a great friend and fabulous colleague. Our paths seemed to cross every now and then throughtout my Government career. I really wanted her to be at my retirement, but I knew she would not be able to make it up from Virginia. my prayers and condolences go out to her family. She was a truly special person and I feel empty.
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