Contributions to the tribute of Mary L. Markham

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Joann Boyle - Minneapolis, MN - friend posted a condolence

Friday, August 23, 2013

Condolences to the family and friends of Mary. I lived with Mary in the early 70's when I worked as a nanny in Chester. I have very fond memories of my time with Mary in the old house on Wig Hill.

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Joan Geiling - Bowie, MD - friend posted a condolence

Thursday, April 19, 2012

My deepest sympathies are shared with the entire Markham family. Mary was a dear friend of my Aunt Florence Sintal and so we grew up knowing and visiting Mary. What an amazing person with a kind, youthful spirit and wonderful sense of humor. After my Aunt Florence passed away in 2001, Mary and I became pen pals and friends. I cherish those letters which always included a little news clipping from the local paper that related directly to my interests or my family - she was so thoughtful. Playing the panio was one of Mary's true joys and I feel so fortunate to have had an opportunity to see and hear her play on one of my visits. Wonderful memories of Mary will live on and on and I will think of her often and miss her dearly. Sincerely, Joan Geiling

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CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOC. - CHESTER, CT - SCHOOLMATES posted a condolence

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Because we went to school together in that wonder era wherein all 12 years of our schooling was in the same building, the friendships were long-lasting. Mary was a DEAR, DEAR PERSON: CLOSE FRIEND TO MANY OF US over SO MANY YEARS ... school years and AFTERWARDS. WE REALIZE HOW VERY BLESSED WE WERE TO HAVE KNOWN HER WE SEND OUR VERY, VERY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY.

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THELMA Y. CULVER & SIBLINGS - WESTBROOK, CT - LIFE-LONG FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS posted a condolence

Thursday, April 19, 2012

We Yenowich siblings loved Mary from the first day that Aunt Ida allowed us to join in with her (Mary's) activities... but NOT on Wednesdays, because that was MARY'S LEARN TO COOK DAY. I'm sure Aunt Ida gritted her teeth OFTEN -- BUT allowed Mary to teach us to play croquet, "Follow the Leader": ("The first's the worst; the second's the same: the last's the best in all the game" was how Mary controlled the "me first" Yeno. siblings.) enjoy hearing Mary play the piano, learn new card games (but never on Sunday), etc.: we learned so many interesting things from Mary that we (first gen. Americans) could not have learned from our other Wig Hill playmates. mary also taught us how to weed: she had her flower garden next to the road. RESULT: Sister Matilda went into our garden and "weeded" the strawberry plants --and the potatoes with their MINUTE underground crop! We loved Mary as a sister -- a big sister who ALWAYS had a smile for us. Our very,VERY deepest condolences go to Mary's family. AREN'T WE ALL MORE THAN FORTUNATE TO HAVE HAD HER IN OUR LIVES!!!

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Theresa Maly Ten Eyck - Hilo, HI - Florence Sintal's niece posted a condolence

Thursday, April 19, 2012

My condolances to your family on this great loss. Mary was a wonderful lady - so full of life and spunk and always made you smile when you visited with her. I have fond memories from my child hood of Mary, Ruthie and Flo - they were the true musketeers. I looked up to them and knew that their friendship was something of great value. I know that they are now once again joined together. I feel extremely greatful for having know Mary. She was a great comfort when Florence left us in 2001. May each of us be so luck to have a Mary in our lives.

Mary L. Markham

1925 - 2012