Mary Lennon Obituary

I just found out yesterday on Sun. Feb.9th of the passing of your Mother Mary. I met Ann Gainer at Gaelic Park and we just happened to mention the Lennon's because I am reading "Irish America" by Maureen Dezell and was wondering what the connection was since the Lennon's are mentioned so often. That is when she told me about your mother. It was sometime last year that I met her and Nancy at Sacred Heart after mass one Sunday. What a lovely lady and as sharp as they come. I met her and your father one year when Mike came in from SF. It certainly is a great loss. You were very lucky to have them so long. Ann told me her death was quiet and merciful. Thats wonderful! I'm sorry I missed her wake and I can't believe I didn't hear before now. My prayers are with your family.

Dear Aunt Mary

As a child you and Uncle Mickael and your family were always very special in my life. Mammy and Aunt Aunnie, RIP, looked so forward to your visits home to Ireland - they would be busy baking and preparing for weeks! Sunday 9am mass in Roundfort was always a special event where you would always be dressed to kill - pleasing Mammy to no end! You'd be introduced to all the old neighbours and cousins as Mary Crowe Lennon from Chicago. It was home away from home any time i visited Chicago because of your kindness and "Cead Mile Failte". You filled the void that was left after the death of my mother and i had come to look to you as a second mother. I always enjoyed your informative letters and phonecalls and was constantly updated with current events in Chicago.

I cannot send a letter, Your hands i cannot touch, So please God send this message, To my Aunt i love so much. I think about you often, I talk about you too, I have wonderfull memories, But i wish i still had you. So from all my family here in Tuam, John, the boys and your loving niece, God bless you always Dear Aunt Mary, May you rest in eternal piece. Slan and beannacht, nuair a tiocfaimid le cheile aris. Love Mary

I feel privledged to have had the honour of meeting and getting to know Mary Lennon, my Grand Aunt. She was one of the kindest people i have ever met - a true lady. I will miss going to see her every time i return to Chicago. There was always a piece of home associated with her house and she always had a great welcome for everyone who visited. I still remain in awe of her great mind - her ability and generosity in remembering birthdays, communions, anniversaries amazed me. She will be missed by all who knew her but the great memories will live with us all forever. Thank you Aunt Mary, love Sean

Aunt Mary.All your Irish nieces and nephews thought the world of you. We all looked forward so much to your trips to Ireland. I have many fond memories of your visits but the one that stands out is when I was eight or nine you bought me the most beautiful pink dress in Bretts in Hollymount for my bithday.We will always remember your love and kindness. May God rest your sweet soul.

To The Lennon Family..April 27,2002

Yesterday, my cousin Lorayne Young Zwergel, informed me that our cousin, Mary Crowe Lennon had passed away April 24. Mary's father and our grandfather were brothers. That makes us second cousins to Mary.

When you think of Mary, you can't help but smile. And yet there is a sad feeling within you. The last of "The Grand Dames" has left us. Her greatness was not materialistic in nature. But rather in her manner, and approachj to life in general. She was a Matriarch by example. She was beautiful and yet not gaudy. She had a great smile and a twinkle in her eye that let you know that she could handle anything that came along. She came from Ireland to this country, met her husband Michael and became one of this country's finest citizens.

The Lennon track record of parental guidance is second to none. And none of them failed their parents. Not one of them turned out wrong or had in any way.The main reason for this was the faith and love Mary and Mike brought into their home. Nothing else mattered. When this group talks about old times your sides usually ache from laughter. But all of their children know this. Because they lived it. What I would like the second generation to know, is that all the stories and more that your parents told you about your grandparents are true.

And you should count your blessings for having been born into such a fine group of people. Yes!! Your Grandmotnher is the last of the "Grand Dames" in our family. Be sure that you never forget her. And be sure to pass on to hour heirs the wonderful times you had with her. And don't forget to smile when you think of her.

With deepest sympathy,

Cousin Jack

(typed by Lorayne Y.Zwergel)

Dear Lennon Relatives:

I was very sad upon hearing of Mary's death. I will always remember her graciousness and kindness. She was a wonderful lady!

With warmest regards,

Mary Beth Trimble Placht

(daughter of Harry B. Trimble

Dear Grandma,

When I think about you, I will remember you most as being a wonderful mother. Your example is an inspiration for your daughters and granddaughters to follow. What an amazing legacy you have left.

Happy Mother's Day!

Patricia Mary Lennon O'Connor

Dear Grams,



I miss you and I think of you everyday. You are an example of class and humility, and because of you, I have the most wonderful family imaginable. Thank you for your inumerable gifts.

Always and forever, Mary Conor

To the Lennon Family: I just learned today of your Mothers passing. Although we never met, I truly enjoyed the wonderful stories Nancy and Tim told about this 'very special lady'. Such lovely remembrances in the Tribune 'guest book' about Mary! My sincere condolences.

Karen (Agnew) Kammer

Dear Mary,

I will never forget meeting you when I came to this country in 1952. You treated me like a daughter with your friendliness, help, and hospitality.

When I would visit with my own five kids, you were always the gracious hostess, having prepared cupcakes for us. It wasn't until years later that we figured out that we had been eating the cupcakes you had prepared for your own kids, who went hungry because of us! I hope you will forgive us for this!

Over the years you were always special in my life. I will miss your phone calls and visits.

We also miss Uncle Mike, your dear husband. Please tell Uncle Mike, P.J., and Jim that we are praying for all of you.

We will miss you.

Love,

Maisie B. Cunningham and family

My Dear Lennon Cousins;

I wanted you to know how privileged I felt when your sweet Mother asked my Mother, Ann Young, if I could be her Maid of Honor on her wedding day, June 22, 1935. At age 15, I was honored, and I thought this put me in the category of adulthood.haha! Your mother looked beautiful in her white satin wedding dress. Her figure would make a top-model envious. I recall a cute incident that my Aunts; Margaret, Agnes, Mary and my mother, Ann, told about your mother. Soon after her arrival from Ireland they had a luncheon, and one of the items on the menu was olives. Mary had never seen, or tasted an olive. They asked her if she wanted the green, or the ripe olives. She answered, "Which are the worse?"



With Love & Fond Memories, cousin, Lorayne

I was so privileged to know and to be a part of Grandma Lennon's life. She was a wonderful woman. I really admired her modest and welcoming manner. She made everyone feel special. I only wish I had more time with her, to hear her words of wisdom and hear her tell stories of her life. She was a fantastic lady and I just want to thank her especially for the birth of Nancy. For without Grandma and Nancy I never would have been blessed by having Frank for my husband. I was so honored to have grandma at our wedding and I'll never forget her dance with Frank, that will always be a special memory for me. I will miss her, but I'll pray for her often. May everyone realize how blessed we all are to have had grandma in our lives.



Love, Janice Schaefer

Dear Gram-O-Rama: Thank you for the miracle of my Mom. We are all promising to be nicer to each other now! Let's see how long it lasts!



Love you, Nora

To all of Aunt Mary's Family and friends,

We will all miss her but for you closest to her, I send thoughts of sympathy and the knowledge that the world was lucky to have known her. She was a gracious and gentle lady and we all know that she will look after us all.

Dearest Mom--Today was beautiful, and you would have loved every minute of it. First of all, you looked terrific; your hair was

just the way you'd like it, your

dress was perfect. The tears came

at Kenny Brothers as we said goodbye, but we know there is no

real goodbye. The funeral mass was

great: Msgr Hardiman, Aiden and Tim

all spoke eloquently, memorably, and

in fun remembering special times.

Lunch at Ridge Country Club, with tender memories from Mike, and then back to Gainer's for more

good memories and conversation--

and Kathleen was encouraged to step-

dance. I will think of you every day I live--I will miss you so much,

but the happy memories will far

surpass the loneliness....I love you, Mom--love, Kay



live

Dear Lennon Cousins,



We are saddened to learn of your Mother's passing. Please know that all of the Trimble's are keeping you in our prayers and will always keep happy memories of your Mom in our hearts!

With love,

Sheila Trimble (daughter of Harry Trimble)

and Maureen Trimble (Mrs. Harry Trimble)