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David
Lawrence
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I'm glad I never
mentioned this web site to Marsha, I'm pretty sure
she'd have been against it. However I don't want
her memory to be forgotten and the feedback I'm
getting is supportive. Marsha was the sweetest and
kindest of women to be married to.
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Kathryn
Wesley
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Marsha was one of
the most interesting women I've ever known, and a
wonderful mentor. I will miss her very much.
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Chris Gorsuch -
Cataloging 85-89
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She was a mentor to
me in that much of my success as a supervisor came
from her example. It was wonderful working with her
and will always remember how hospitable she was to
me, the transplanted Yankee
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Beth Helsel
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As Marsha used to
say, we were a ëcup of perspectiveí for
each other. It was a good way to have a
caring and trusted friend's view on a problem or
thorny situation. We also shared the joys in
our lives. She was as happy with her home
life as anyone Iíve ever known.
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Bud Walton - USC
Head of
............Technical
Services
............(Retired)
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Marsha's skills in
library technical services work, her insight into
academic library issues, and her willingness to
share her expertise were absolutely awesome.
There has never been a more cherished colleague or
a dearer friend.
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Mukesh Dhannawat -
graduate
..................................student
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I believe that
Marsha was the best employer I will ever have. She
had the talent of getting the best out of people.
It's very sad to hear that I will not be able to
see her again.
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Jim Cross
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I always enjoyed
working with her. I will always remember our
discussions on the latest bibliomystery, and on her
trips to Great Britain. I will miss
her.
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Lisa
Bodenheimer
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I will always
remember Marsha for her wisdom and compassion as a
supervisor. I will miss the passion with which she
pursued her myriad intellectual interests. I will
also miss her wonderful sense of humor--we shared a
lot of laughter in the nearly 14 years we worked
together.
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Dennis
Taylor
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Marsha was a valued
colleague and dear friend. I shall always remember
the two of you coming to my rescue when I had the
wreck at Easley in 1992. That is love in
action.
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Carol Morgan
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She was truly an an
inspiration to us all. .
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Donald J
Chase
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I will always
remember Marsha for her encouragement and
understanding.
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Christine and
Arthur Jacks - Shrewsbury, England
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Marsha was a very
lovely, clever lady whose company I enjoyed
immensely when we had the rare opportunity to meet
up. She will be greatly missed by all who knew
her.
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Patrick and Pamela
Ducher - France
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I have vivid
memories from the time we met up in Portmeirion in
1996.
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Ann-Marie
Breaux
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I valued my
friendship with Marsha and will miss her.
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Robin Llywelyn
Managing Director
Portmeirion
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On behalf of all at
Portmeirion may I offer you my sincere condolences
on your sudden and tragic bereavement. Marsha was a
true friend of Portmeirion and her insight and
knowledge will be sorely missed. The Virtual
Portmeirion website is a wonderful tribute to her
dedication to Portmeirion and to her love of the
place.
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Deborah
Babel
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Marsha was
passionate about the concept of right. She defended
it and fought for it, vastly more successfully than
many of us. In this endeavor, she continues to be
our guide.
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Lew Stringer -
England
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I was looking at
the Virtual Portmeirion site last week and was
thinking what an excellent one it was.
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JoAnne
Deeken
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Marsha was a person
of passions. She taught me about Portmerion (city
AND china) and some of the joys of collecting. She
also taught me about "bubble and squeak" and other
things Irish. She always knew what she wanted and
worked very hard to get it. She and David met later
in life, but they were so much a couple it's hard
to consider them apart. Marsha was one of the lucky
ones, who loved and was loved by her stepchildren
and absolutely doted on her grandchildren. She was
a good friend.
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Cathy & Bruce
Frumerman
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Marsha's familiar
presence will certainly be missed in
Portmeirion.
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Mary Walter
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I enjoyed knowing
Marsha, both in the early years and recently, and
will miss her intelligence, love of books, and
quirky humor. She was an unusual and charming
person.
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Dave Healey -
England
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A sad loss, but it
is heartening that her wish to remain in her
spiritual home appears have been granted by
Robin.
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David
Mackenzie - England
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That is sad news
indeed. Virtual Portmeirion is an excellent
resource and clearly shows the enthusiasm and love
she had for the place. How fitting then that even
after life, she will have her place in Portmeirion
history.
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Martha Dinwiddie
Mason
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I cherish Marsha's
memory, both as a dear friend and as a respected
colleague. She and I held comparable positions as
Heads of Cataloging at Clemson's Robert Muldrow
Cooper Library and USC's Thomas Cooper Library.
Though she and I did not meet frequently in person,
our professional and personal chats via e-mail
added depth to our relationship, and I shall truly
miss her.
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April
Pedersen
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That is so nice,
the memorial tree in her memory, to grow and thrive
for decades to come. I hope someday to visit
Portmeirion and see the permanent Marsha Tree.
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Nancy
McCurley
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I will always
remember her as I first knew her, a teenager with
pretty blonde hair and bue eyes, a quiet but
intelligent
manner.
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Joyce
Peebles
CU Libraries HR
Manager
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I only had the
privilege of knowing Marsha for a little over two
years, but in that time we developed a friendship I
cherish. Our conversations were filled with
work issues, personal happenings, and laughs at
life. The price that comes with friendship is
the pain and sadness when conversations no longer
can be, but as one of my favorite song lines reads,
"I would not have wanted to miss the dance."
I'm thankful that our paths in life had the
opportunity to cross. I am richer for it.
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Ellen Krupar
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Marsha enjoyed
life: from visiting Portmeirion, working on the
virtual Portmeirion website, collecting china, to
creating beautiful embrodery and collecting books
about the differences between British and American
English. Her life is a lesson on making sure to do
the things that you love as often as possible.
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Louie Roberts
- The book-shop Portmeirion
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Sorry to hear your
sad news, warmest regards.
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Bruno Poiret
- (Paris)
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Marsha, votre
passion communicative pour Portmeirion, restera
toujours dans ma memoire.
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Candy Schwartz
- Simmons College
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I never met Marsha,
but we corresponded over bibliomysteries, and I
will always remember her encouragement, support,
and spirit of collaboration as we both indulged our
shared enthusiasm.
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Betty Cook-
- Gunnin Architectural Library
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Although I did not
work in her department, I was a co-worker for most
of the 20 years I have worked for the CU Libraries.
During that time our paths crossed on various
committees and at some social functions. She was
always pleasant and extremely knowledgeable about
what was being discussed. I especially enjoyed her
presentations about her trips to Portmeirion, so I
know that is one place I would like to visit myself
one day. She had many talents and will be missed by
co-workers, friends and family alike.
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Carmel Morris
...-
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Australia
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She has done so
much! If it wasn't for her site, I would never have
realised Portmeirion was still an active place. All
in all, if it wasn't for her site, I probably would
to this day only see the village as a curiosity,
not the fascinating, enchanting place that is
is.
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