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✒Mary Kerr Lynch, 275 Mirick Road, Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-5611 ¶ Mary Sampson Schmidt: I chat with Mary frequently and she has continued to express interest in the affairs of her alma mater since graduation. She resides in San Jose, CA, which has been her home for 60 years and where her 5 children grew up. Her husband, Raymond, passed away many years ago. Mary enjoys seeing her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as they live locally. ¶ Martha Mitten Hosinski continues to reside in South Bend, IN. Martha met her husband Bill when she was a WAVE in WWII. After the war, the couple returned to South Bend, which was Bill’s hometown. Martha’s 3 sons live locally while her daughters, including Anne Hosinski Madden ’67 and Claire, live in OR. In college, Martha was known as the student with “a flash of red hair and a peal of laughter.” ¶ Geraldine Burke Morrill continues to enjoy residing in Plantation Village in North Carolina, which is most comfortable and homelike. Close to the city of Wilmington, Gerrie is able to take advantage of cultural events. She keeps busy with many activities with her 6 children, who live throughout the US. The Morrill family frequently gathers at Plantation Village. ¶ Rita McNeil Schissel: I received a telephone call from Rita’s daughter, Betsy Mitchell, letting me know that her beloved mother Rita had passed away on Sept. 25, and her father, Charles, had passed away in July. The Mitchells are U.S. Rangers located in Bar Harbor, ME. For many years I have chatted frequently with Rita and her last comment in our conversation was, “The Lord blessed me with 8 wonderful children and Charles.” In college years, Rita was a combination of scientist and actress, performing in many plays. Listed in many activities including Regis Club, Dean’s List, and a Sigma Tau Pin for all 4 years, Rita was a wonderful lady showering everyone with her love and kindness. May Rita and Charles together rejoice in the presence of the Lord. ¶ Mary Hastings Kilcoyne continues to live in the family home with her son, Timothy. Daughter, Julie, also a resident of Clinton, has 3 daughters and a son attending BC. Mary’s sons, John and Charles, live with their families in a nearby town in MA. Mary is most fortunate to spend time with her family frequently. Mary and I enjoy reminiscing about Regis activities. She is in generally good health. ¶ Marie Dillon Marcellino enjoys her Lexington condominium in the winter months, but the summer breezes are enjoyed at the Cape. With 4 of her children, and her late husband Bill’s 6 children, Marie is surrounded
and energized by loving family members. ¶ Marie Scanlon Flaherty continues to enjoy her home in Scituate, MA, with her husband, Matt. Marie’s niece and nephews, children of her late sister, Josephine Scanlon Carlson ’44, are attentive to Marie and Matt. ¶ Sadly, Janet Ahern Rink passed away in Feb. 2013, in IL. Loving mother of Holly (Scott) Troeger, the late Charles F. Laird Jr. and the late Linda (Brian) Faino; dear grandmother of Quinn and Dylan Faino and Amy, Victoria, and Neil Troeger. RIP. ¶ Mary Kerr Lynch: I continue to enjoy living in my “in-law” apartment in beautiful Princeton, MA. Also enjoy spending time visiting my daughter, Kathy Lynch O’Donoghue ’67, and her husband Michael in FL. The O’Donoghues recently repatriated from many years of overseas living. We had a festive Christmas celebration with over 31 family members gathered. ¶ May the Lord continue to shower his blessings on Regis College, “high on the hilltop.”
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✒Annette P. Pendergast, 101
Weatherbee Dr., Westwood, MA 02090, 781-326-1230 ¶ When the year of 2014
arrived on New Year’s Day, I thought the next year 2015 will be our 70th Reunion. ¶ Doris Lynch celebrated her Sept. 13 birthday with a party given by her niece in her Gloucester home on the ocean. It was a perfect sunny day and was a great success. ¶ Mary Sullivan O’Brien attended a birthday party for Betty Boback Lee that was given by her family. While talking to Mary she said she had 3 grandsons in college: Michael at BC, Christopher at Temple, and Dylan at Tulane. What nice news! ¶ From Cape Cod, I learned Anne Steffens Linnehan’s family gave her a birthday party at The Orleans Inn on Jan. 28. She mentioned that she has two grandsons getting married on New Year’s and in August this year. ¶ In the sunny South, Naples, FL, I talked with Eve Casey Carey and all is well with her. She misses Betty Cronin Crane who passed away last year because they got together often in Naples. ¶ In the Worcester area, Bernadette Early Hickey said she and Mary Daly McKeon keep in touch with each other. Bernadette has 3 children: Tom in Boston, Christina in New York, Maria in Princeton. They are two attorneys and one banker. ¶ In Winter Park, FL, Doris Burns Sullivan has 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She mentioned that a party was held for her husband, Sully, celebrating his 90th birthday in August 2013. ¶ Mary Jacobs Brown is still living in Shrewsbury with her son James and his wife. She has 14 grandchildren. ¶ Eleanor Monahan
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and 9 grandchildren. One daughter is a Regis alumna. And her husband Sam is still practicing. ¶ Clare Dunn Hern’s husband passed away. He was a BC alumnus. I attended the funeral at St. Theresa of Avila in West Roxbury. Our condolences go to Clare and her family.
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✒Phyllis Brosnahan Richardson, 3
Wingate Rd., Lexington, MA 02420, 781-862-6262 ¶ Ernest Glynn, hus-
band of Jean Olivo Glynn, has died recently. Our prayers go out to Jean and her family. ¶ S. Dorothy McKenzie informed us that her niece, Mary McKenzie Gorman ’90, died recently. Mary returned to college after marrying and having a family. She received her CED from Regis in 1990. Our
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