Shipmaven's Obituary

[Charles]

Hi folks,

I reserved this nice place on Oahu in Hawaii to have our celebration of Mary Ann.



Please come as you are. And, pets are welcome. We have food and drink available. So, just let me know what you'd like, and I'll be right over.

As we've been saying all week, Mary Ann was a very special person. And she touched each one of us in a special way. Let's be glad that we had the opportunity to know her, and bask in the warmth of her memory. Please feel to share your thoughts. Or to just come, relax, and be among friends whom she has touched. And if you have any pictures, please share.

I'll start with a double cc and soda. I am so glad Mary Ann was part of my life.

Charles

[Krazy Kruizers]

What a beautiful place to honor Mary Ann.

I was so looking forward to meeting her this summer.

I'll have a double Grey Goose on the rocks please. Thank you.

[Snowblower]

Charles,

Today is just another tough day of many this week. I sit here blankly staring out into space trying to figure out why this has happened while attempting to write Mary Ann’s eulogy for next Friday’s service. Jean and Ellen are devastated. Judi and Mike can hardly talk. I have spent more time with Bob and Sheryl this week than worked. My wife Deb cries on my shoulder. Its unbelievable how one woman can touch all our lives in such a passionate way. I haven’t posted much this week because I am really having a hard time facing reality.

Thanks Charles for starting this thread. Although I usually came here to see Mary Ann on Saturdays and have a drink I just don’t feel in the sprit today. Only hugs and remembrances seem appropriate for a day like this. So again, thanks for all your work.

As for all of my Cruise Addict friends I just want to leave you with something from me. Many don’t know how close I was to Mary Ann. She was a queen to me and a big part of my family. For as long as I live, Mary Ann shall live too. She will always be a part of me and my life. I look at Mary Ann’s life as a gift from god and now he wants her back. We all must remember that the most beautiful things in life can’t be seen or touched, but are felt in our hearts. Yes, we should mourn the passing of Mary Ann but not because she is gone but because she has touched so many of us in so many beautiful ways. God speed to a very beautiful lady, she will be truly missed.

Thank you Bob, Sheryl, Judi & Mike and my wife Deb for all your support during this difficult time.

[nieciez]

We all must remember that the most beautiful things in life can’t be seen or touched, but are felt in our hearts. Yes, we should mourn the passing of Mary Ann but not because she is gone but because she has touched so many of us in so many beautiful ways.

Very nicely said Mike!

I will have a glass of champaige in honor of Mary Ann. She was a class act and is so very much missed.

I do not have a picture of Mary Annr but I would like to share a picture of Louie and Georgie wearing the coat and sweater she sent them as a gift...each got both a coat and sweater. They love to wear them. Once again Thank You Mary Ann for all you did for us here on C@.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I remember a thread when some of us were talking about the Queen Elizabeth -- she posted a picture of herself with her parents on the stairs -- can't find that thread.

I just finished polishing the creamer that I bought when items went on sale from the Queen Elizabeth. Who knows -- maybe her parents may have used the one I have.

[Donna - dsw]

I nver had the pleasure to meet her in person - but as many - she emailed me many times - talking about various things - mostly cruising and trying to get on a "Duck" cruise.

It is amazing how many foks she touched and how many considered her a good friend!

I include the photo she used as an avator - that is how many of us knew it was her!

Gone from here to start her cruise elsewhwere - RIP

[KathyC]

Charles you picked the perfect location. As others have said, I never met or talked to Mary Ann. However, when I struggled thru some of Mike's health issues she offered words of comfort & wisdom.

And of course, she was always ready to help those of us who have not cruised that much with answers to our questions. I will miss her.

Thank you Charles, for having this open house. I like to think that she is talking cruises with our other cruise addict members like Mariposa & Hucc & others who left our family way too soon.

[connie seabee]

Charles what a wonderful choice for today venue. Most of all Thank You for this thread in honor of our dear friend Maryann. I have had the pleasure of speaking with her on the phone a few times, and shared many of E-mails. She and I had a prayer chain that we shared. To me Maryann is a queen and she will never be forgotten. I just have a hard time excepting that she is gone. However, my pain is nothing compared to those here who are family to her. Prayers and hugs to Mal, Judi, Bob, Sheryl, and snowblower and Deb. my heart hurts for all of you.

Lets all raise our glass in honor of our lovely Shipmaven aka Maryann.

[Charles]

Donna, may I get you something to drink or eat? I believe I saw some freshly made brownies. Yes, we all recognized MA from Pucci's pic. I've been thinking about borrowing Little Woof and add him to my signature.

Nieciez what a great pic of the Louie and Georgie!

Mike, I suspect there will be quite a few group hugs today. We all could use some. (((Mike)))

I have a double grey goose for Yonnie, and champaign for Nieciez.

And that creamer Yonnie, who knows.

c

[Charles]

Connie and Kathy, very nice words. What may I bring you?

c