Mary Cashman Obituary

Joan, dear- I am sooo sorry to be reading this about your mum.
You are in my prayers and my heart. Miss you dearly.
Sending you lots of love-
Elizabeth Bull - Hillsborough, NC

To my Cashman Cousins,
I will always remember you and Aunt Mary Lou and our times when we were growing up in our high school and college years-when I was at U of I and came to see you whenever I was lonely for home...Aunt Mary Lou was my godmother and "other mom" in those days, and the entry I make today is for your peace and loving memories of the days we had together as a family. We will see each other soon and we need to keep closer-because our family is all that matters in the end. Take care of yourselves, and if you would like a little vacation at the Outer Banks for respite, please come see us in NC-our beach place is always open for just that reason.... I am confident that your mother would want your hearts to be lifted-because she is now at peace and without pain, Your other sister-Price

To the Cashman family, my sincere condolences in the big loss of Mrs. Mary Lou. To Joan I know that this is a hard time for you, and all my prayers go to you and your family. I will never forget how nice of a person she was to me as well as your father. I will never forget hearing Frank Sinatra at her house, and how strong of a woman she was. Your mother meant so much to me. I know that she is in Heaven with your father, looking down at you and your family. Keep praying, God will give you the strength to overcome this precious loss. My thoughts and my prayers are to you and the family.
Much love,
Zoila and the girls.

You are all in our hearts and prayers, all the way across the pond. J, T & HY

I remember the last time I talked to Mary Lou after Mike passed away and she had just gotten out of hospital. She told me she was going to go to Mike’s funeral and she was very determined to do so. God had other plans and now she and Mike are in Heaven and I can’t imagine what a wonderful reunion it was. I have so many fond memories of stories that Mike shared with me about Mary Lou, Gene and you girls. I will always cherish them in my heart. Thank you so much for all of your love and kindness. You are always in my thoughts and prayers! If there is anything you need, please let me know. Love Always, Linda

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4

To My cousins, I will always remember your mother as beautiful and that beauty is reflected in all her childrem. I always remember how lovely she was the day I was her flower girl and how much love was apparent between your parents. I know losing her is devastating but I am sure she is very happy with your Dad now.
My sister Joyce Leland ,my brother Austin T. Murphy, and I will be donating to St. JUde's in honor of your mother and your Uncle Mike. Our love and prayers go out to you all.
MaryJane Murphy-Skafidas

Their is no loss like one's parents, so from my heart I can tell you how very sad I feel for you girls.
My memories of your beautiful mother I see reflected in all your faces. And I remember how lovely she was the day I was her flower girl all those years ago.
Now she is at home with your Dad and I am sure she is very happy again, even though we on earth (especially you her childrem) will grieve at your loss.
My sister Joyce Murphy Leland, my brother Austin T. Murphy and myself will send a donation to St. Jude's in your mother and Uncle Mike Gorman's honor.Love & prayers, MaryJane

Dear Carrie & Gregg;
At this saddest of time's word's
seem inadequate to express to all of the De chant's the sadness we feel, you have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom.

Cashman and Gorman families,

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mary Lou. This has been a very sorrowful month for you. It was a priviledge to have known and been related to her.

Sincerely,

Cousin John Clarke.

Dear Aunt Mary Lou,
I tried to fly on Monday on American on Monday-they sold out-and then I thought-who cares-you know I tried-you are already flying high above us seeing us all like little ants working out tails in this world-and you are now free of pain and singing and dancing with the angels, with Uncle Mike teasing you and playing up to you and making you blush with his silly comments and jokes-
I will never forget the help and guidance you gave me in college when I needed a Mom close by--
I will never forget your asking me to stay one more day--and I would go back to University late to help you with something...for the twins, or Joan, or Noreen or Mary Pat
I will treasure my memories of your time you spent in NC with us as my children were growing up-and that wicked snow storm we went out in that night with Megan when she was home from college- and somehow-it must have been Uncle Gene whoguided us home....

Please be my angel aloong with my sister Maureen-and watch over me and my family as they grow and become adults in a world that gets more fierce every day, and if I don't make it on the Flight I am trying to get on tonite--understand--just like the flights I missed from Wayne!!!
You will always be my godmother and in my heart as the years pass by...

Dear Joanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful sisters at this most difficult time. Many of my cherished childhood memories include you and your family. I know your mother will be missed by all who knew her.

Dear Nieces: Mary Pat, Joan, Noreen, Carrie and Cathy.

Tomorrow will be a very hard day. I will be with you in prayer

I have been pondering all day thinking of all of you. Since I cannot be by your side, I pray God's angels will be there to hold you and keep you strong. It's O. K. to cry . it's one of God's senses that He had given us. I have been going back in my memories of your Mom and I as youngsters 15 months apart: your Mom the blue eyed blonde and me the brown-later black brown eyes.
Nana always dressed your mom in blue and me in red. One day I told Nana I wanted to wear blue and she told me that was Mamie's color because she had the blond hair and blue eyes. I still love the color blue and wear it a lot.

Skipping to when we moved to Texas, one day Nana and Papa told us we were having a distant relative from Chicago who was in the military visiting us. I thought he was O.K., nice uniform but it was different for your mom as all of you are living testimonies.
Moving on your Mom and Dad got married; 1 and a half years later Uncle George and I got married. Uncle George was in the military so I too fell in love with a man in uniform. So we left home and we were separated but never apart through long distant phone calls, visits back home, parties, Papa's cook outs, Nana's home made bread, sometimes too many martinis, but we always made up the next day.

Nana and Papa went off to Glory Land and I guess part of our roots left too. Uncle Mike and now 3 weeks to the day, your mom, why God so soon? God giveth life and God takes life away, Blessed be the name of the Lord. My prayers for all of you is Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and our Sweet Mother Mary will bring you joy ands peace. Amen

All my love,
Aunt Joan

To My Precious Cousins; Mary Pat, Joanie, Noreen, Cathy and Carrie-

So many miles and so many years between the memories that link me to you heart to heart. Across this ridiculous distance of time and space I send my sympathies to each of you and every one of your beautiful boys and marvel at the loving and devoted care your beautiful Mother brought into the world through you. And oh! that song of hers- how divinely definitive-since she was both and at once as delicate and as tenacious as a wild rose.

On the other side of loss and sadness I imagine the splendid heavenly reunion she is having with your Father as the angels sing-what else but-"My Wild Irish Rose."

Love, Annie

From our early years in Park Ridge and Wayne, Mundelein and then Kenilworth...there are so many wonderful memories of time spent with the Cashman's. And then there were our talks on the phone more recently. I am so thankful!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

We love you!
Laurie and Rob
and all the family

Dearest Cashman family,
It is always with so much sadness losing a cherished family member, the holidays seem to make it all the more painful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all that you find peace and comfort during this time, remembering the joy and love your mom brought to so many. She is most certainly seated comfortably next to her beloved Gene now, watching over all of her amazing family. With much love, Vanessa & Tom Guarnieri and family

Our beautiful Aunt Mayme and Nana Mayme,

The color "powder" blue is forever yours. Roses will remind me always. From magical childhood memories...dancing in the living room to "Mayme" with you, to you being there to walk me down the aisle.

Thank you and I love you so.
Beth

Dear Mary Pat,
I happened to notice the announcement of your mother's passing. Our sincere condolences to you, Joey, Danny and your family.
I hope you have been well....it has been a long time since our last contact.
Fondly,
Teri and Craig Colmar, Will, Jack and Claire, too.

Dear Mary Pat,
I happened to notice the announcement of your mother's passing. Our sincere condolences to you, Joey, Danny and your family.
I hope you have been well....it has been a long time since our last contact.
Fondly,
Teri and Craig Colmar, Will, Jack and Claire, too.

My fondest memory of Aunt Mary Lou was an Easter on Ivanhoe Lane in Alexandria, Virginia shortly before we left for Australia. My older sisters and cousins were playing four square outside and wouldn't let me play. I'm sure they were too busy splitting up who would marry Paul, John, George, and Ringo. Baby girl was banished back to the house and . . . , Mom and Dad. I remember sitting on the porch trying to hold back my tears when Aunt Mary Lou came out and sat next to me. She held me and pried the whole story out of me. When I finished my weeping and hiccuping, she grabbed my hand and with her beautiful blue eyes blazing, marched right out to the older girls and made them include me. Sorry Mary Pat and Kathy, you probably got the majority of the blame.
I will never forget that fierce protection for her family that I saw through the years. She loved with such passion.
No matter where we roam in the world and what we have or don't have, the most precious thing we've been blessed with is family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
China Doll

To Gene & Mary Lou's girls & grandsons my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom & grandma. It's so hard losing a loved one, especially during the holidays.

Love,
Bunny

I she was a friend of Linda's she is a friend of mine. Praying for all the families involved.

Cathleen Ann Bridget Cashman