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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Mary H. Derby
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To Phil. Sending you the most heartfelt of condolences. As you gather with your family, know that your extended family at KITE is with you in spirit Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Meghan Aagaard posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2022
To the Derby family --
I was so sad to learn of Mary's passing (although it's good to think of her back with Bill and Margaret). Mary was an absolute delight; she and Bill both were very special people. I was a college student in the early 00s when I met them through the Newman Center on campus, and over the years, we became good friends and I visited their home often. Mary was so warm and charming -- and generous! She was always remembering people's special events and reaching out to celebrate with a handmade gift. I still have a beautiful set of placemats she made for me when I got married. She baked a tray of brownies every week to bring to the student mass at Newman on Thursday nights, and her sense of humor always made me smile. I know her memory will live on indefinitely, thanks to all of the good she did for the community at the Livingston ARC and much, more more. Thinking of all of you and so grateful that I knew Mary Derby.
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Martha Welshofer posted a condolence
Monday, September 26, 2022
Our sincere condolences to you all. The Welshofer Family
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Phil Yawman posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2022
Mary was a force for good in all her efforts to help people. It was in 1979 that I met Mary and Bill when I came to Livingston County as director of Community Services: mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services. Services for the local developmentally disabled would not look the way it does today without the determination of Mary - and certainly Bill - Derby. I hope the Lord in heaven passes the Mary Derby test or be ready to listen to her voice. What a wonderful legacy of service Mary and Bill left for us to follow. Phil Yawman
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Larry Dunn lit a candle
Monday, September 5, 2022
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When I frist met Mary in a church in Geneseo long hair beard leathers on my Harley she treated me with kindness and love I all ways told her I was going to throw her on the back of my Harley she laughed now she can ride with me in spirit RIP Mary thank you for being you and helping so many on your earthly walk love ❤️ you
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Emily lit a candle
Sunday, September 4, 2022
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I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time! Mary was a wonderful lady, neighbor and friend! Am sorry I couldn’t celebrate Mary’s life with all of you in person. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days!
Sincerely,
Emily Scruggs
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Karen LaMonica lit a candle
Sunday, September 4, 2022
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Sincere condolences to Mary's family and friends. I was fortunate to know Mary and her family thru working with her daughter Margie. Rest In Peace Mary. You were a dedicated person to the DDSO. Prayers to the Derby family.
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Rev. James L. Swarts posted a condolence
Sunday, September 4, 2022
I knew Mary through my connection with her late husband, Dr. William "Bill" Derby. Mary was a very kind and welcoming person who made you feel you were part of her extended family and showed genuine interest in you. With a deep love and understanding of family, Mary was generous with her advise when learning of my son's learning disabilities, and was very sincere in remembering my family during different meetings over long periods. Her warmth and kindness will forever be remembered. May she rest in peace as she joins Bill in eternal rest.
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Kim Haas McEneny lit a candle
Sunday, September 4, 2022
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I was blessed to meet both Bill and Mary through the Newman center at Geneseo the years I attended (2001-2005) . They both supported me through some hard times, including my mom being sick and dying shortly after I left Geneseo. Mary was such a strong and kind woman. I am so happy to hear she is back w Bill and w her daughter. May she Rest In Peace.
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Marcy VanZandt posted a condolence
Sunday, September 4, 2022
I met Mary while serving on the Board of Directors for the Arc of Livingston-Wyoming. Mary was a legend and a dedicated advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through her dear friend, Linda Unger, we became fast friends. Mary was a role model for me, and I will remember her always with a smile!! I will think of Mary every time I walk into my daughter's house...The Deiter Ira! She helped make many dreams we had for our daughter a reality with her advocacy!
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Viviana uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, September 3, 2022
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On behalf of my family and myself, please accept our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Although I didn’t have the chance to spend a lot more time with her, Mary and I were able to share small, but memorable moments that I will keep very close to my heart.
I loved the smile, hug and kiss I got from her as she said to me “I am so happy to see you, sweetie.”
In such short time we connected in a very special way.
I am truly heartbroken, and share with you the pain of her departure.
Viviana
A Memorial Tree was planted for Mary Derby
Saturday, September 3, 2022
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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The family of Mary H. Derby uploaded a photo
Saturday, September 3, 2022
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