Dr Pavel and family

I'm very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Having lost my mom and dad last year, I only know how hard it is to see our parents pass

May the memories you share fill your heart with joy at this sad time.

Dear Chris, Jim, and Bob,

Your Mom was a very special lady. There are so many wonderful memories of her yhat I cherish. She was more than a friend to many. She was always there to give support, lend a hand and have a great time. Perhaps her career as a teacher will always be a crowning achievement in her legacy. She was a true teacher. She guided, inspired, and was so respected by students and fellow teachers. Most of all, you all were her pride and joy. She loved you all so much and cherished her grandchildren. She will be so missed. Her smile, her wit, her stories, her caring and as always her fantastic recipes.

My deepest sympathy to all of you. You all are the greatest legacy of all.

Love,Sheila

Mrs. Pavel......I have too many great memories of you as a kid...you were practically my second Mom....Jimmy and Bobby were my best friends and I will never forget all of the shared family events we ..well...shared together...

On the note of sharing.....I think I can share a secret that Mrs. Pavel and I had all these years....

There was one morning years ago when I was in 7th grade when I missed the bus to school....I had tried smoking cigarettes for the first time at the bustop....I had a few more hidden behind our house and got them only to return to the bus stop after the bus had left...panic set in...Mom and Dad weren't home and I would be in major trouble that day if I missed school..because of SMOKING!....I went to the Pavel house wreaking of cigarettes....and begged Mrs. P. to take me to school.....she knew what I had done.....she never breathed a word about it to my parents and I didn't try smoking until many years later.....

The point I am trying to make is that Maryann understood where my mind was at and why I did that....she did give me a stern look, but her compassion and understanding won over that day....

I love you Maryann.....Way too many other memories to go into....ggD

To Christina, Bob, and Jim....my heartfelt condolences....your Mom was there when both of my parents passed....drove from Buffalo in a snow storm in 2011, when my Mom passed, two hours away..I will be there with you in spirit tomorrow morning.....just as each of our parents will be....

Peace, Maryann.....you definitely left a mark on my

heart.....

LOVE,

Stephen

Dear Chris, Jim and Bob,

Your mother will always be fondly remembered by our family as our first honorary O'Brien. She was so witty and funny. I will forever cherish our memories, especially our infamous road trip. Please know how much she loved you and your families.

Love,

Kathy, Paul, Rachel and Ryan

With heavy heart, I send condolences to the family of Maryann. I know she will be sorely missed & kept close to heart in memory. Please know I will remember her in my prayers as I will all of you.

So sorry for your loss!!

So sorry for your loss...Thoughts and Prayers with all...

Jim Shannon and family - our hearts are so heavy with your loss.And it is Our loss too because Maryann was a Joy here in Alabama esp the day You were wed to our Shannon . Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving visits and happy Mobile bay times and most of all sharing our Sean. She was Always so thoughtful to us esp. Her Xmas packages full of goodies.

We loved hearing about her Buffalo Mardi Gras parties. She loved life , family and her loved friends.

We are so so sorry for your loss . We hold you in heart and prayer. Confidant that Maryann is resting now in the arms of the Good Shepard, .we still know the painful road of grief and loss.

God bless all of you and guide you. Susan and Robert (Nana and Papa)Dorgan EdLyF