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Mary Dolores Sanford Lemieux

Mary Lemieux Obituary

Lemieux, Mary Dolores Sanford age 68, of Northbrook, formerly of Evanston, beloved wife of William F. Lemieux Jr., loving mother of William F. (Tina) Lemieux III and Genie (Steve) Lemieux-Jordan, proud grandmother of Lily and Leila, loving daughter of Leila G. Sanford, devoted sister of Ann Sanford, Eugene (Marjorie) Sanford and Margaret (Dave Wieland) Mikos, cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews, fond sister-in-law of Barbara A. Lemieux. Visitation Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 1571 Maple Ave., Evanston. Memorial Mass Saturday, 2 p.m., at St. Mary Church, Lake St./Oak Ave., Evanston. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude's, St. Boulder City, NV, 89006. Funeral info: 847-869-2900 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2002.

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Maureen Buchholz

July 5, 2002

I will remember Mary as a caring and compassionate fellow teacher in Winnetka. She delighted in her students and was so very willing to help us all in any way at all, either personal or professional. Also, she always had a smile, a laugh, or something funny to share.

Mary, you will be missed.

Linda Sanford

July 4, 2002

Aunt Mary always had a story to tell -even if she stretched the truth! For years she had my sister and I convinced she was a witch! Every Halloween she'd tell us to wait by the window & she'll fly by on her broomstick to take us for a ride! When snow was falling she was on the phone singing "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas". Crazy Aunt Mary you will be missed! I love you!

Joni and Marc Mirsky

July 4, 2002

We want to convey our condolences to all the Lemieux family. We know how difficult it is to lose someone you love. I met Mary and thought she was so kind, sweet, and friendly. I see that in Bill and so it those endearing traits have been passed to her children and grandchildren.

Again, we are so sorry for your loss.

Love, Joni and Marc Mirsky

Dick & Nancy Baughman

July 4, 2002

We will always remember Mary for her deep devotion to children and teaching - especially her love and pride for Lily and Leila. Our sympathy to all of the family.

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