Comments on: Mary Jaquith’s Eulogy

By: Wendell E. Jaquith

Wendell E. Jaquith — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:39:59 +0000

I did not know Mary, but we share d the same last name.
I was unable sto find a reference of her branch of sthe Family in sthe Jaquith Family of America, published in 1982.

Family members please respond. I’d like to update sthe record.

By: CR Gardner

CR Gardner — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:02:41 +0000

May God continue to bless you Jaquiths!!!(with kindness, gentleness, forgiveness and gratitude…the “Spiritual Vitamins”). What an inspiring eulogy… It will always stick in my mind and heart. A 15 yr. old girl, Sarah Lynn Higdon died in a snowmobile/auto accident a half mile east of our house this week. She was a bright, gentle person from the article in the Petoskey paper, a classmate of my son, also. Thank you for spreading the SUNSHINE of Mary Angela’s soul throughout the world. Know that your spitual orientation/salvation isn’t established at age five, fifteen or fifty, but that you have need of spiritual food always; love God more than your partner, Mark and Sarah! AMDG CR

By: Colmcille Gardner

Colmcille Gardner — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:36:26 +0000

All of Mary’s “fans”: Mary was a Messenger of what is GOOD. God is GOOD; Mary Angela was, is and will be a messenger of God, an angel. (etymology of “angel”) Please keep her always in your hearts, occasionally in your minds, speak of her to your children and their children. Mary was a wonderful manifestation of VIRTUES. May her virtues live on in the Jaquiths’ lives.

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By: Mary P.

Mary P. — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:23:43 +0000

I came across this site, searching Mary’s name. I am writing a letter to your mother right now. She sent me a wonderful gift, three belongings of Mary and a picture, along with a letter. This is Mary P., your parents being my Godparents. I am printing the eulogy out and hanging it on my wall. It is so nice to read it and hear it, so long after the funeral. Mary was exactly as you described her, if not better. She was always happy, and the one time I saw her every year, I was not sad, but joyous around her. I miss Mary so much, and I know you and your family and her friends do too. Yours and David’s words are truly the most touching thing I have ever read or heard. Mary was a beautiful, kind girl, and if I didn’t know her, your words would tell me exactly who she is and was.

Congratulations on your marriage.
Mary P.

By: Zana Gavin

Zana Gavin — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:15:35 +0000

To the Jaquith Family,
I am so sincerely sorry for your loss. I know how it is to loose a love one. I didn’t know Mary at all. But one day her best friend Victoria Miller told me that she had an accident and she past away. She was almost in tears. From what I have read I see that she has very blessed parents and that she is a very blessed child. For her to be out of your presence right know must be hard for all of you. I wish you all the best and may God continue to bless you. Don’t cry about her death live on her life. She is watching over all of you and wish you all the the best in life.

God bless,
Zana Gavin

By: Danno

Danno — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:02:52 +0000

I came looking for contact information to get a hold of you and saw this post. I am so, so sorry to read this news. I might be the odd man out here (being somewhat – but not fully – agnostic) but I do believe that we will get to see everyone again on the other side. Whatever one wishes to call that place, or whatever that place may be; part of me down to a cellular level truly believes that. You will see her again before you know it. Tempus fugit. Until then, I wish you and your family strength Mark. Sincerely, Danno

By: Autumn Gwaltney

Autumn Gwaltney — Thu, 17 May 2007 01:27:17 +0000

Dear mark, Im feeling for your pain right know. I miss her very much also. I wish we could still here her laugh and see her smile. I love you!
Love Autumn

By: VIKKI

VIKKI — Tue, 01 May 2007 01:13:06 +0000

IT WAS A PRIVALEDGE TO BE MARY’S FRIEND!!!
SHE IS EXACTLY THE TYPE OF PERSON I DREAMED OF BEING.

By: Emelita

Emelita — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:45:22 +0000

I just happened to stumble upon this site for the first time and I wanted to tell you how beautiful of a site it was. My sympathies for your loss. My boyfriend’s 16-yr old sister died in a car wreck in Feb. so we can feel and relate to your loss. I will pray for you. Have faith that she is an angel in heaven now and God will be by your side through this time. Take Care!

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Press RSS Feeds & Reads « Perishable Press — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:46:36 +0000

[...] Mary Jaquith’s Eulogy[Posted 4 weeks ago]This is the eulogy that I wrote (with David’s help) and read at my sister Mary’s funeral. Mary was a sister. Mary was a daughter. Mary was a friend. But most of all, Mary was our inspiration to be better people, better children, and better brothers and sisters. Mary was the kind of person that everyone aspires to be. She was happy, and no one could take that away from her. Mary was far too young to have left this world, but she exhibited in countless ways a maturity that even after several decades most people fail to attain. Though she always remained innocent, she didn’t feel the need to construct a fantasy world. She saw the world as it was, and was content to approach it with a practical mind. Mary also had no time for small talk. She couldn’t understand why people would choose to squander their time with things of little importance. There was simply too much to be done. Too many books to read. Too many horses to ride. Too many lives to forever brighten with her cheerful optimism. Mary didn’t speak ill of others, and she was always quick to gently counter those who did, graciously providing an example of the goodness of the person in question. While there was a lot that I had yet to teach Mary, there were so many more things that she had yet to teach me; so many more things that she had yet to teach all of us. Lessons about humility, kindness and honesty. Lessons about purity, optimism and gratitude. Mary was special… unique. She was the type of girl that boys wouldn’t even attempt to pursue romantically… they’d know instantly they weren’t good enough for her. Mary’s perfection made everyone else’s imperfection impossible to deny or ignore. And her example made the path to similar perfection seem obvious and attainable. But though the path to such perfection is simple and clear-cut, it is anything but easy. Mary worked tirelessly to … [Link] [...]

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By: Orderer

Orderer — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:38:51 +0000

I am so sorry for you, Mark. There are no words to console you, but I hope you feel better soon.

By: jayme ackroyd

jayme ackroyd — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:00:26 +0000

mark,
i just wanted to let you know how much your eulogy for mary touched me. i am so inspired by your family’s faith! i only knew mary when she was much younger and rode at topline farm with your mom and john paul, but it sounds like she stayed as sweet as she was back then. your parents and your family have always been an inspiration to me and as i now am starting a young family of my own, i strive to give my kids the same closeness and strong faith that your family has so powerfully shown. i know you don’t know me, but i just wanted to thank you so much for that!
jayme

By: Christi Brown-Turk

Christi Brown-Turk — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:22:09 +0000

I have to say I was lucky to have known Mary (and the entire Jaquith family). My mother (Sophie) was blessed to be a part of their lives, as was I. My heart is with you all, I
will miss Mary and will always remember her with love and admiration. What an amazing young lady she turned into. My heart and love are with you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family for so many years. I am blessed to know you all.