Memories of Mary Lareau

In memory of

Mary Lareau

Cary, NC

May 9, 1943 - January 11, 2022

May 9, 1943 - Jan 11, 2022

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Danny Malechuk

Mrs. Lareau was so loving, kind, and generous. I’ll forever be grateful for her and Mr. Lareau’s hospitality in letting me rent a room in their house for a summer while I was in college so I could be closer to where I was working. From the first time I met her at the Christian Family Living center in Topsail Island, I always appreciated her gentle and kind essence. Her and Bob’s love was evident and her memory will live on with me.

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Carolyn Hartko

Mary will be missed by her fellow "Wednesday Women" at Resurrection Catholic Church here at Smith Mt. Lake. Her wonderful sense of humor was punctuated by an impish smile. She was always willing to lend her talents to the various craft projects going on at any one time. Early on, Mary solidified her reputation as our official "Bow Lady." From giant displays to tiny embellishments on Christmas ornaments, Mary never met a ribbon she couldn't tame. Our meetings won't be the same without her generosity of spirit and positive presence.

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Shirley Wasson

So sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was a faithful member of St. Michael Quilt group. We made her a comfort quilt when she was recuperating from a bad car accident some years ago. She and Bob dropped by with goodies at important times in my life, when my husband died and when I suffered a back injury. Just always there when you needed her. Thinking of others. She is missed.

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Diane Lareau

Thank you for sharing, Shirley. My mom always really enjoyed the women from her quilting groups. I'm glad... Read more Thank you for sharing, Shirley. My mom always really enjoyed the women from her quilting groups. I'm glad you have some nice ... Read more Thank you for sharing, Shirley. My mom always really... Read more

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Pat Cedzidlo

I am sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. She was always a delight to talk with. I met her at the church quilting group and enjoyed seeing her weekly since her sense of humor was infectious. She sure loved “the lake”

I know she will be missed by all her friends and family

God Bless Mary

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Doris Nadalin

Mary came into Baltimore for her class reunion. Mary came into Baltimore for her class reunion. Mary came into Baltimore for her class reunion.

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Diane Lareau

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Doris Nadalin

We are family. A visit from Michael and Marie. We are family. A visit from Michael and Marie. We are family. A visit from Michael and Marie.

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Diane Lareau

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Doris Nadalin

Crab cake dinner in Baltimore. Crab cake dinner in Baltimore. Crab cake dinner in Baltimore.

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Doris Nadalin

Crab’s at my brothers Tom’s porch. Crab’s at my brothers Tom’s porch. Crab’s at my brothers Tom’s porch.

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Madi Ethridge

Grandma Mary taught everyone lucky enough to meet her kindness. Her gentle spirit is something I’ll always look up to. ❤️

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Madi Ethridge

Chocolate oranges 🍊 She loved them.

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Madi Ethridge

She was never negative, if she didn’t agree with something or someone, she’d simply go home and pray for you. Jesus’s love was shown through Grandma Mary to anyone she met.

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Jessi B

I first met Mary camping at Smith Mountain Lake. She was so kind and fun to talk to. She always had stories about her and Bob’s adventures. She was such a positive happy person. I remember her talking about struggling to gain her strength back after the car accident and instead of complaining about how hard it was, she was making jokes about her struggles to screw in a lightbulb. She was always genuinely interested in how you were doing whenever she asked and always had some wisdom to pass along. She will be greatly missed.

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