Happy birthday in heavens to my birthday-mate. Mari, you have been in my thoughts and prayers.

May your memory be a blessing to your family.

Dear Mark, Fiona and Maeve,

We just learned of and are so saddened to hear of Mari’s passing. We are incredibly sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mari was one of the warmest, kindest and friendliest Lab parents and neighbors with the most beautiful and sparkling smile. We were blessed to know her. We are sending you our sincerest sympathy. May her memory be a blessing.

Sincerely,

Lynn and Marissa Page 

Dear Mark, Maeve, Fiona and Mari's extended family,

Continuing to hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Hope time brings healing, and in time Mari's memory brings smiles, not tears.

All of us who have lost loved ones can perhaps relate to the following words by David Harkins:

you can shed tears that she is gone

or you can smile because she has lived

you can close your eyes and pray that she will come back

or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

your heart can be empty because you can’t see her

or you can be full of the love that you shared

you can remember her and only that she is gone

or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

you can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

With deepest sympathy,

Memoona, Ehsan, Hassan and Farooq

Mark, Fiona and Maeve,

We’re thinking of you today as you celebrate Mari’s life.  We extend our deepest sympathies for your loss.  

Sincerely, 

Your neighbors Anne & Nicolas

Thinking about her family with a very heavy heart. Always my favorite customers at the Medici, near their house, I got to watch Fiona and Maeve grow up while working there.  They are the tightest family, Marks love for her always so apparent, and hers for them. 

I’ll never forget holding each other tight and sobbing when our friend and my coworker Charles was killed. She’s a sensitive soul, I believe she felt everything very deeply, and wasn’t afraid to show it. I hope they are having a good laugh together, like they always did. She has been an inspiration to me, and I know I’m not the only one. Mari will be deeply missed.

All my love and prayers,

Kelly Hayward