Dear Tom,
Mary and you were such good friends from the time I met you in MI as we worked together in a summer program there. So many memories of when we lived on Carondelet and then you all moved around the corner. You all always had a place for me when I needed one, too. Working at the bookstore or deep discussions about whatever and watching the Mardi Gras parade in front of your house and other good times will always be treasured memories for me. Mary was a good friend and I loved her and you and are sorry she is gone but that she is with Jesus gives comfort and peace. I hope you are coping well with her being gone. Praying for you.
—Rose Ellen