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Thank you for your support during this difficult time. Please enhance this tribute to Marie by adding your own memories and photos. Thank you Erika and Sabrina
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“Dear Erika
We were so sorry to hear of the passing away of Marie Therese. She had been a very dear friend since we met in 1952 at Wentworth School in...Read More »
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Marjorie A.Habberfield
“I can't even put into words how I miss you!!
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Jodi Murphy - van nuys, CA
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time . I really looked forward to seeing Marie when she came in for her haircuts. When she was...Read More »
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3 of 19 | Posted by: Claudine Dodd - Thousand Oaks, CA
“Ms. Jones was always keeping me in line and demanded the very best of me. I am forever grateful for her love and for never letting me off the hook...Read More »
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4 of 19 | Posted by: Javan Frausto - Whittier, CA
“Erica, I am sorry that I will be out of the state for the service but want you to know that I always looked to you and Marie as friend’s not just...Read More »
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5 of 19 | Posted by: JESSE FOX - BURBANK, CA
“Ms. Marie is truly a remarkable person. She was a pleasure to be around-she knew how to make me laugh. I love you Marie, and I will see you again one...Read More »
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Jodi Murphy - van nuys, CA
“My mornings will never be them same without Marie. I feel blessed to have known her. My heart goes out to Erika, Sabrina, and to my new little...Read More »
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7 of 19 | Posted by: Jodi Murphy - van nuys, CA
“Dear Erika Sabrina and Isabelle.We are truly saddened to learn of Mary passing.Yours visits in Annonay are always present in our heart.Our Thoughts...Read More »
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8 of 19 | Posted by: GROSJEAN Anfré - ANNONAY
“When I first met Ms. Jones, I have to admit she scared the living daylights out of me... It was my first day @ Ribet Academy & she was my...Read More »
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9 of 19 | Posted by: adrienne smith - altadena, CA
“Erika & Sabrina & Isabel,
We are very sad to hear of your loss. We know how much Bear meant to all of you. We are happy to have had the...Read More »
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10 of 19 | Posted by: Melanie Lacy Kusters - CA
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of my former teacher. Ms. Jones, as I will always think of her, brought passion and dedication to her classrooms...Read More »
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11 of 19 | Posted by: Dennis Wiles
“Dear Erika and Sabrina,
We are at once saddened to have heard about the death of Pépée and so happy to have seen her last year in your home.
I have...Read More »
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12 of 19 | Posted by: Louis-Marie LAIRET - Lyon
“Dear Erika,
You have been a devoted friend and companion to Marie and I know how you must miss her. I got to know Marie during Earl and Sabrina's...Read More »
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Daisy Guerrero - Walniut Creek, CA
“I was so sorry to learn of Marie's passing. She was a special caring woman that always put the needs of her family first. I think what I will...Read More »
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14 of 19 | Posted by: Lauraine Dalva - San Diego, CA
“Dear Erika and Family-
I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. Erika it has been a long time since Parsons but I remember the kindness and help that...Read More »
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15 of 19 | Posted by: Traci Stevens - Altadena, CA
“Dear Erika, Sabrina and Isabelle,
Marie was like an angel to me. I loved her very much. Every moment I spent with her was a pleasure; filled with...Read More »
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16 of 19 | Posted by: Zoraida Marquez - Van Nuys, CA
“Hello Dear Erika and Sabrina,
Just wanted to let you know how blessed we have been to have known Marie. I have only known her over the last several...Read More »
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Mike and June Weaver
“Dear Erika and Sabrina I was saddened to hear of Marie's passing and stop for a moment to say a prayer for her. I know although it is hard to accept,...Read More »
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Michael Lopez - Glendale, CA
“Dear Erika and Sabrina,
I am truly saddened to learn of Marie's passing. She was a true inspiration to the many who have been fortunate to have known...Read More »
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19 of 19 | Posted by: Susan Herron - Incline Village, NV
July 6, 2009 approximately 9:15am Marie Therese Teissier Jones left this earth and her soul rose to a better place. She is comfortable and released now, free of the body that has imprisoned her for the last four years. She was my Godmother and a parent, she raised me just as my mother did, freely and with no expectation of compensation and I love her for that.
My Godmother, further to be known as Bear, was afflicted with an uncommon disorder that made these last few years very difficult for her and my mother. It is called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and it is as devastating to the patient and their family as many more common disorders, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimers, but not as well known or researched. I know there are many people who knew and respected Bear, she was a teacher and school administrator for a long time and many of her students were my acquaintances and friends. Therefore, I appeal to those who knew her to donate to the cause to support research in this little known but very maleficent disorder so that fewer people have to experience what my mother, as her caregiver, has had to experience in the slow and prolong loss of a friend and companion.
If you would like to make a donation in Bear's name or get more information about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy please visit: www.psp.org
