MightyMouse Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hello everyone, this morning I received an email from Mary's husband Todd. Here what he sent."I hope all of you are doing well, some of you on this list I do not know, others I know quite well over the past years. I found this list on Mary's email program. Many have been students of Mary Allen by means of learning English.On Sunday, September 9th, Mary passed away unexpectantly. She was diagnosed with pneumonia the Friday before (7th) and had complications very late Saturday night. The funeral is on Friday, September 14th. Mary was 38 years old.Marissa is now 8 years old. Marissa and her Dad will be fine, but it will take time to get over this loss. Please keep Mary and Marissa in your prayers.I hope all of you are doing well. And for those of you that are Japanese friends, students, and home stay students - she, me and Marissa really loved the time we had with each of you. Mary really treasured the passion of teaching each of you."Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkychrm42 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks for posting that, Nina. How tragic. Love to her family and friends.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi Nina,Thanks for posting. I am so sad. I never expected such a loss.I don't know what to say to Mary's poor family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I'm sorry to hear the tragic news. I will keep Mary's family and friends in my prayers.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearsjon Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 i am newbie so i didn't know her, but wanted to offer my condolences and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaJoy Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 What a tragic shock and loss for all. Her family will be in my and my husband's prayers. Lindajoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattiL Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks for posting Nina. What shocking news. My thoughts and prayers will be with her husband and family.Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I am shocked. My deepest sympathies. Pneumonia - who knew it could take such a young life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Tragic news, indeed.Prayers and condolences to her family and loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 What horrible news to hear, Mary was soo young. I am very sad to hear this news, her family is in my thoughts and prayers.Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Nina, thanks for letting us know.My thoughts and prayers are with Mary's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracefulprincess Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I'm so shocked and VERY sad to hear about Mary.....i'll be praying for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this unexpected and horrible news. I hope there is a way to send our condolences...My prayers and thoughts go out to her family and loved ones, she will be missed....morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I am deeply saddened by such tragic news, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mary.Maxine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I was very saddened to log in this evening and read this terrible news. She will be sadly missed on the forum and by all who knew her. My thought and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this very difficult time.Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hello everyone. I am posting a link to Mary's obituary. Some here had written privately expressing concern about posting this b/c it contains a great deal of personal information--however, as it was published in a publicly available newspaper, the information is already "out there", so posting it here poses little risk to Mary's family--and may give them an extra boost in the way of condolence cards from friends they may not have realized cared so much for her and care how much she gave to everyone here.Love to you all.Ninahttp://www.legacy.com/Dispatch/Obituaries....rsonId=94295953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thank you Nina, it helps a bit to be able to send condolences. I am still in shock and Mary will definitely be missed by all of us....morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P SUDIK Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks Nina,Mary,her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers,Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thank you for sharing the link, Nina. I'm glad we will be able to share our condolences with the family.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I am so very sad to read this. This is shocking that someone so young can be taken so quickly by pneumonia. I know she had many challenges and struggles and was a strong person. Thanks for posting the information so that we can send her family condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalisa Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I am so sad as well. I will be praying for all of the family and friends who are grieving. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 My heart is broken. There are no words to express my sadness and disbelief. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 i am very shocked and very sad to hear this. it is very hard to accept that mary died at such a young age and that she died of pneumonia. i remember how much she worried about the health of her daughter marissa and about being a good wife to her husband, as she had so much healthproblems herself. i hope you may rest in peace mary and that your husband and daughter will find the strength to go on without you.love,corinathank you for letting us know nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Mary was so young! I remember us talking about hemiplegic migraines. I never thought she was so sick. Her poor family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyYount Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I am so sad to hear this! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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