Ladies, once again I begin with a litany of saints. In July 2013 Eunice Cronin passed on. In August Dorothy Selhorst Marasco joined her, followed by Joanne Knouse Nolan in September, Laura Kerrigan Miller in October, Jane Anne Forst Gavaghan and Faith Goedecke Haidinger this past May and Margaret “Marge” Murray Clayton in June. After sending this off, I also learned of the passing of Emily Pettit Sullivan.
Also please remember in your prayers Eva Shediack Greene and Jack’s son, Maj. Gen. Harold Greene, a two-star U.S. Army general who was killed in an attack in Afghanistan. And also pray for Peggy Keane Breen’s husband, Jim, and Elaine Ashworth Walsh’s husband, Jack. Jack joined Elaine at many Reunions and the gatherings in Santa Fe, NM, and Wilmington, DE.
Elaine spent a good part of the winter in Ft. Lauderdale. Both her sisters were there, which was good. Son Sean took care of the house, paying bills, mail, etc. He lives within 20 minutes of her home. Elaine had joined Jean Doyle Vaughan, Betty Bleakley Walsh, Mary Condon Varros and me for lunch last September and told us of Jack’s illness.
Betty Walsh and George spent a month last fall on the Cape. Their grandson had a destination wedding in Cancun last October. Must have been super as in May she and some girlfriends went back to Mexico and then she was off on a cruise to Quebec and Ireland.
Many of you were happy about the Patricia Sullivan Lindh Leadership Award. I mislabeled it as a scholarship in my call for news and contributions. That was a little over our budget. It’s a cash award for a Green Class student who showed leadership skills during her time at Trinity. If the handwriting on Claire Markey Craft’s check was anything to go by, she’s perfect. No note, however. Thanks to all who sent checks – we will be able to keep our “memory ever green” for a few more years.
Alice Mulcahey Fleming is working on a new book and in her spare time does editing and research for her writer-in-residence, Tom. They still play tennis once a week with a group of fellow Medicare beneficiaries. The courts are in a bubble on one of the few open spaces in Manhattan that developers haven’t built high-rises on. She is sure they would like to, except for the fact that it is under the 59th Street Bridge and the roadway prevents them from going above the second floor.
Joan Mulligan Weber is still playing golf and tennis and has become a big fan of Pickle Ball. Sounds like a good idea: half the court with a paddle and softer, slower ball. Joan got to FL and PA to a family gathering with her siblings who are all in their 80s and doing well.
Cele Jacoby continues to be well and happy and, from the sound of things, is earning her nursing cap helping other residents.
Being in the 80s has created a problem for her scribe. Joan McNamara Egan’s note pointed out her new return address and in a fit of cleaning up I must have thrown out the envelope. So what can I say? Age is taking its toll. Sorry, Joan. Please forgive me and send your new address to Trinty or email it to me. Thanks!
In May, Jeane Doyle Vaughan had a health issue. She is coming along very well, still in therapy but hopes to be driving soon. Fortunately it did not affect her cognitive abilities. Her voice was very cheery and she is hoping to join us for lunch in September.
Ethel Castellano Chiulli and Angelo have been blessed with a wonderful family. They still enjoy good health, good food, good wine and good friends – not necessarily in that order! But they take nothing for granted and are thankful for all that they have been given.
Katharine Kelehar Bamberger and Clinton have moved to a retirement community in the city, just a few blocks from Johns Hopkins U.
Once again Clinton was the only male at our Class Luncheon on March 16. There were 10 members of the Class of 1950 and two guests, Clinton and Trudy Price Deed’s daughter. Others in attendance were Doris Coghlan Reilly,who was off to HI with her son and daughter; Terry Leonard Beyer, who had just returned from FL; Joy Cooney, who was heading to NY and then Agusta, GA, for a family gathering; Ila Ware Klein; Jane Anne Gavaghan, who was in remission; Kayand Anne Marie Condon McGovern.
Anne Marie had, in the words of Queen Elizabeth, an Annus Horribilis, health-wise. She made a rapid recovery as evidenced by her attendance at the luncheon.
Tom and I are chugging along, but thank God for each day. Tom’s macular degeneration is progressing rapidly. He is coping, but misses driving and being on the altar as a Deacon. He has been reading John McManus books, one of his favorite authors, on his iPad. John just happens to be the son of Penny Coyne McManus. We are blessed that our children, grandchildren and great-grandson are all in the area, with one exception. One grandson is in the Special Forces and is stationed in Afghanistan. He is hoping to be home for Christmas.
Love and prayers,
Joan Arnold Bailey
