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Greg Davie posted a condolence
Mary and I shared a birthday and a whole lot more. One of the most respected coaches in all New York State, Mary's real talent was making Sidney's best individual female athletes into field hockey players who were all about the team. She did the same for volleyball and softball in the early days following Title IX. There was such joy in her heart when her girls rose to the occasion! I saw that same joy when she knew my wife and I adopted pets from the animal shelter. Rest in Peace Mary. You ARE a Hall of Famer.
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Patti Branigan posted a condolence
I taught with Mary in the Sidney Middle School and she was a pleasure to work with.She took me to the hospital when the map fell down on my hand the very first day I worked in SMS. I am so sad to hear about her passing. Rest in Peace Mary.
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Kim Burnham posted a condolence
You lit every room with your energy. Thank you for believing in me. You were a one of a kind teacher, coach, and friend.
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Vicki Miller Kulze posted a condolence
Mary came to SHS in my Senior year. She was a spunky, energetic phys ed teacher, and she made gym fun for those of us who were not so athletic. I got to know her better when she coached my girls in Field Hockey. Rest in peace, special lady. You will be missed by so many.
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Karen Bourgeois posted a condolence
Mary was a wonderful person and teacher. She had the uncanny knack of making everyone feel comfortable and accepted. I admired her boundless energy. She is missed.
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Karee Miller Edwards posted a condolence
Thank you for being a wonderful gym teacher, I was not athletic, but you made it not so bad! You will always be remembered!
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Cassandra Freiberger posted a condolence
Mary was a wonderful mentor, motivator, coach, teacher and friend. She motivated me to become SHS first to score perfect on the NYS phys. fitness test. She encouraged each of us to reach and attain our very best. She is now at peace and probably coaching the angel Volleyball Team in Heaven. Mary,you have indeed left a legacy and shoes that will never be filled the way you did.
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Sherry Reynolds posted a condolence
Mrs.V will be remembered by all who knew her. Her energy and love for sports was evident in the way she taught. She never made a student feel bad about themselves if they were not athletic, she just tried to give all the confidence you needed. She was a one-of-a-kind, and a true teacher extrordinair.
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Carol Omahen posted a condolence
Mrs Vredenburg was an amazing gym teacher and coach. She always encouraged her students to stay fit and do your best.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mary.
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Jackie (Earl) Mooney posted a condolence
Mrs V will never be forgotten what a nice lady and great coach. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
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Sue & Bob Vredenburgh posted a condolence
Your memory is forever in our hearts. God Bless you. Rest in peace.
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Joanne Schlafer posted a condolence
Mrs V turned physical education into a fun experience, versus something to dread. She inspired us all, and I remain a very active adult as a result of her positive energy and encouragement. Thank you, Mrs V. You were simply the best!
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Kathy and Jack Burnham posted a condolence
Mary was not only my daughter's field hockey coach, she was a friend. She loved her animals, and they were her life. She will be remembered fondly.
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Michelle Burnham Ingraham posted a condolence
Mary was a wonderful lady and a wonderful coach!! 22 years later and I can still see her running up and down the sidelines so full of energy and life. Rest in peace. You will be remembered and missed.
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Jean posted a condolence
We will miss driving by and waving or our short little talks while passing by. You made our daughter love playing volleyball with you on Wed. Thanks for being such a friendly neighbor. God bless.
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Josette Woodyshek posted a condolence
Mary was one of a kind... ball of energy....of high intensity... loud and entertaining...positively charged passionate educator and coach! She was one step ahead in her coaching and her memory will resonate into the future much like her voice did across the playing field. She knew what momentum was and how to use it! She was the very best coach that I had the honor of playing for and I had some good ones! Mary will be remembered for touching the lives of so many athletes and students in such an inspirational and positive way. I Love you Mary...Love Josie
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Tracy Saludo posted a condolence
I will always remember Mrs. V. as a high energy coach who believed in me. My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family.
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Helen Alger Noe posted a condolence
I remember Mrs. V. as a wonderful P.E. teacher. I wasn't very athletic but she made me believe I could do anything. I enjoyed playing hockey as a result of her. My condolences go out to her family.
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Tami Nober posted a condolence
I had the good luck of becoming acquainted with Mary a few years ago, as I am an employee of the Humane Society.
She was an energetic, happy, person with a terrific sense of humor. I loved to see her pull in for a visit. She was a fun lady, that always made the day seem so much brighter and happier!
She would always bring in lots of donations for the animals. She was a huge supporter of the Humane Society, and we were very lucky to have known her.
Mary was a great lady, with a huge heart, for her friends, both human, and animal!
We will miss you Mary!!!!
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Erin Ewain-Cruikshank posted a condolence
I first knew you as my Guidance Counselor in middle school, then you became my hockey coach for 3 years in high school. You made an impact on my life for all those years. You were wonderful. As a coach you were "sinply the best". We all love you so much and will miss you. I hope you are at peace now.
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Beth Backus Dix posted a condolence
Have a lot of fun memories of "hanging out" in Mrs. Morrison's office in Middle School. She would always let our group of friends have little soda parties in her office and talk and laugh...there was always a lot of laughs with her. Thanks for being you...
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Beth Benjamin posted a condolence
Yes, Mary, thanks for being you. Thanks for being the Mary who loved a great party and a wonderful laugh, the Mary who loved to take photos of the sky, who loved to walk in the woods, who was fascinated by new people and their stories, who trusted others without reservation, who engaged in rapid "channel switching" turning an ordinary conversation into a sort of quiz show, who loved to read and never waivered about the best book ever (Leon Uris's Trinity), the Mary who would interrupt what you were saying or even what she herself was saying to observe, "Now THAT's a neat word! Don't you just love that word?", the Mary who doted on the song, "If I Could Put Time in a Bottle." If only.
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Richard Maio posted a condolence
My deepest sympathy to Ed, Jane and Richard Mandigo for your loss. She was so accomplished and loved her animals. May God have a place ready for her...
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Juli Howland posted a condolence
Mary was my field hockey coach in High School. Later, she was a co-worker of mine in the Middle School. We always had such a wonderful time laughing and kidding around. She was such a special lady and I adored her. I am so sad to hear of her passing. I know she's in a wonderful place now and making others laugh. Rest in peace Mary.
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Cheryl Zehr posted a condolence
You made a great supervising teacher when I did my student teaching 30+ years ago. Rest in peace.
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Mary Jump Walker posted a condolence
Dick and family, I am sorry for your loss. I will never forget the fun times Mary and I had roaming the Rogers Rd. neighborhood and at CF. Rest in peace, Mary.
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Vic, Tany, Brooklyn, Ben, Abby posted a condolence
Dick and the entire Mandigo family,
We are very sorry for the loss of Mary. There are many people who loved and respected your sister as we can see from all the thoughts that have been written about her. I am sure she will be missed by all. The Zeh's
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loraine flyzik posted a condolence
I had the honor of doing my student teaching under Mary's guidance at Sidney High School. I have tried to emulate the caring, compassion and enthusiasm she had for the school, athletics and students. I have considered it a privilege to have worked with her and had her as my mentor. I will miss her very much.
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Doug and Marilyn Quinney posted a condolence
Ed, Jane, Dick and Paula,
Mary always spoke so highly of you and expressed her love for you. We are saddened to lose our special friend, Mary. We send big hugs to all of you.
Doug and Marilyn Quinney
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Pam DuMond Tarnowski posted a condolence
My first memories of Mary are of her as my elementary gym teacher and she has been one of my favorites ever since! It was an honor to play for her and I appreciate all that she taught me about field hockey, but more than that she taught us all how to be good people, how to win and lose with class and helped us gain the confidence to reach our goals. Thank you for all that you are Ms. M, we will miss you so much.
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Karen Hancock Nelson posted a condolence
Much love and prayers for the family. I know she will be missed.
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Kelly Dieball Morton posted a condolence
I found Mrs. M to be a wonderful person and coach. She was the perfect balance of fun, educational and tough (when she had to be). Her laugh was infectious.
I didn't realize what an animal lover she was. I wish I had as I share that passion. I pray that her animals are being well taken care of and that they recover from this loss as well.
Mrs. M was a wonderful friend to my aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rowlands. I'm so thankful for that.
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Please know that she will be missed and well remembered.
Kelly Dieball Morton
Class of '87
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Brenda Oliver posted a condolence
I didn't really have her as a teacher but would talk with her when I saw her..she will be missed dearly..Thoughts and Prayers goes to the family and the the class of 1987
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Bill Davidson posted a condolence
Mary was a very dedicated teacher, guidance counselor, and coach. May she rest in peace.
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carole posted a condolence
Mrs. V as I knew her was a great motivator and had a passion for athletics that was contagious! I had the honor of playing for her 1975-1978. Some of my best school memories are of the many field hockey games I participated in for her. She also was a guidance counselor that took the time to talk to my daughter about striving to do her best but to go easy on herself when she didn't do as well as she thought she should. I hope she knew how much she was loved and can rest in peace!
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