The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring. —Bern Williams
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✒Mary Kerr Lynch, 275 Mirick Road, Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-5611
their heavenly home in the presence of the Lord. Since graduating, Barbara has been dedicated to her alma mater. I will miss chatting with her greatly. Âś Mary Sampson Schmidt shares a continual interest in the affairs of her alma mater. She resides in San Jose, CA, where her 5 children grew up. Mary enjoys her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren since they all live in CA. Âś I, Mary Kerr Lynch, enjoy residing in my “in-law apartmentâ€? in the home of my daughter Mary and son-in-law Jay Cadwallader. I play bridge weekly and attend the senior citizen luncheons. I’m in constant contact with my 6 children, 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren (our most recent addition, Michael Edward Miller, was born in Dec.). I “have bag will travelâ€? to see my family. I attended the commencement at the U of FL in Jan. 2012, where my granddaughter, Meghan B. O’Donoghue, received her doctorate. Her mother, Kathleen B. Lynch O’Donoghue ’67 is a graduate of Regis College. In Feb. 2012, Meghan married Joshua Altman in San Diego, where the family congregated for a funĂ€OOHG FHOHEUDWLRQ ,Q 6HSW 0HJDQ Manning married Timothy Ferrio at a beautiful wedding in Falmouth. Megan is the granddaughter of Marie O’Leary Kerr ’40 and my brother, Peter A. Kerr. To continue the Regis tradition, I am proud to announce that my son Robert’s daughter, Katie, has been accepted to the Masters of Nursing program and will begin attending Regis in Sept.
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Âś Greetings from the class of 1940! Seventy-three years ago we graduated from Regis College with happy memories of college days and lasting friendships. Âś Our class extends their profound sympathy to the family and friends of our departed classmates: Alice V. Herlihy May 15, 2012, and Barbara Norton Schlitzer November 11, 2012. Âś Janet Ahern Rink was transferred several years ago to the medical facility at the Mather Place of Wilmette, IL. Janet is in good health and maintains a happy disposition. Her daughter, Holly Rink Troeger of Elkhart, IN, is attentive and visits regularly. Âś Geraldine Burke Morrill enjoys Plantation Valley, NC, and takes advantage of the many cultural activities offered in nearby Wilmington. Gerrie is active with her 6 children. Son Dick and his family are close by and daughter Claire resides in ME, but has recently purchased a condo in Wilmington so she and her family will see her mother frequently. Gerrie’s 4 other children and families live in different areas around the US, but are frequent visitors. Âś Mary McDevitt Hadley enjoys Harbor House in Centerville. Mary moved to assisted living after the passing of her beloved husband, Elinus. She has a daughter and 4 sons and many grand- and great-grandchildren, all MA residents. The Hadley clan spends a lot of time with Mary. Âś Mary Hastings Kilcoyne resides in the family homestead built by her late father in Clinton. Her 4 children grew up in this home. Mary’s son Timothy lives with his mother, takes care of household support, and is “excellent company.â€? Daughter Julie and sons John and Charles all live close by with their families. Mary said she is fortunate to see them
frequently. Âś Marie Dillon Marcellino enjoys the winter in Lexington and looks forward to summering on Cape Cod. She continues an active life with her 4 children, 6 stepchildren with her late husband, Bill, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Marie will vacation with son Mark and his family in Melbourne, FL. She continues her close friendship with classmate, Marie Scanlon Flaherty. Âś Rita McNeil Schissel lives in the Amesbury home with her husband, Dr. Charles. Rita said she is “blessed with a wonderful husband and family.â€? Her 8 children live throughout the US and visit regularly. Âś Martha Mitten Hosinski has lived in South Bend, IN, since meeting her late husband Bill when she was a Wave in WWII. They raised 6 children: 2 sons continue to live there, while their third son resides in CT. Daughter Anne lives in WA and daughter Claire has recently moved to ME. Martha and her GDXJKWHUV DUH Ă \LQJ WR 1HZ 2UOHDQV for a cruise up the Mississippi. Âś Sadly, Yvonne Normandeau Oswald’s husband, Norbert, passed away suddenly. Norbert had helped her recover from some health issues. May the Lord comfort her that Norbert is in the presence of the Lord. We send our prayers and sincere condolences. Âś Marie Scanlon Flaherty and husband, Matt, live in Scituate. It has been a challenging year for both with medical problems, but they are feeling better. They look forward to spring to enjoy sea breezes. The family of Marie’s sister, the late “Joeyâ€? Scanlon Carlson ’45, is attentive. Marie continues her long friendship with Marie Dillon Marcellino ’40; they both were “Socâ€? majors. Âś On November 11, 2012, Barbara Norton Schlitzer passed away. Her dedicated family was with her: daughter Jean; Jean’s husband, Bill; Jean’s children; son, Victor; and Victor’s family. Barbara will join husband Victor in
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✒Mary Hurley Good, 228 Woburn Street, Reading, MA 01867, 781-944-2683, marygood11@live.com Âś You will be
receiving a letter in lieu of class notes. ,W LV ÀOOHG ZLWK FODVVPDWHV¡ PHPRULHV of Regis, among other things. œ Mary Good would like to announce that this
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