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Mary Barrow Obituary

Barrow, Mary I. 101, of Lake Forest, IL, formerly of Highland Park, IL, passed away August 18, 2006. Beloved wife of the late David Barrow, devoted mother of the late Bril (Lenore) Urion, survived by son-in-law, Phillip Urion of Captiva, FL, grandson, David Urion and his wife, Deborah Choate of Lincoln, MA, granddaughter, Clare Urion McCully of Newton, MA, great-grandchildren, Kara and Rufus Urion and Phillip and Katharine McCully, also survived by her brother, Edgar U. Peyronnin of Valencia, CA, 12 nieces and nephews, 24 grandnieces and nephews and nine great-grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Former teacher in Deerfield, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mary Barrow New Hope Fund, Lake Forest Place, 1100 Pembridge Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - a fund to further the education of staff at Lake Forest Place. For info. call: Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home, 847-831-4260.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 23, 2006.

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Len Peyronnin

August 25, 2006

I think of her and Uncle David always.

Ann Peyronnin Trent

August 24, 2006

I know now you will be with your family, who you have missed.

Clare McCully

August 24, 2006

My dearest Nana - how we loved you so. These have been dark days without you. How blessed I have been in my life to have you as my grandmother, my teacher and my dearest friend. You are with Mom and Gra and all your brothers and sisters now, and Heaven has a new angel. We will always love you. Clare, Katie and Phillip McCully

Joe Peyronnin

August 24, 2006

Our love and prayers for you dearest Aunt Mooka. You were a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and teacher. Thank you for watching over the entire extended family, and giving us inspration, encouragement and unending support. You taught each of us how to be good and caring because that is how you lived every day of your life. Now your life's journey has ended and you have taken your place in heaven. But your spirit will live on in those you cared for. Love always, Joe, Susan and Zoe

Kathryn Gramse

August 23, 2006

Dear Mary,

"So, you became my idol and made my mind and spirit grow. I'm oh so proud to knowyou..a life teacher unexcelled. I admire and love you my dear, more than you'll ever know."

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