Mary Louise Sirrine, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 5, 1929 in St. Johns, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Margaret Andrews Puetz. She taught in a one-room rural schoolhouse before marrying her high school sweetheart, who became a Navy pilot. Mary spent the rest of her life seeing through the eyes of a Navy wife and stay-at-home mom, raising five children and babysitting for several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity. She loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many friends they met throughout the years. Mary volunteered at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Virginia Beach where she was a member, helping out wherever she was needed. She and her husband enjoyed spending every summer at the lake in Crystal, MI, swimming, clearing the waterfront of rocks, and having fun with friends and family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jack D. Sirrine; four daughters, Marcia Reece of Ledyard, CT, Gail Orland and her husband, Raymond of Suffolk, Leigh Szarka of St. Johns, MI, and Janet Woodall and her husband, Jere of Dublin, OH; a son, Scott Sirrine and his wife, Lisa of Virginia Beach; twelve grandchildren, several great-grandchildren (with more on the way); and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 2:00PM, at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1593 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
The family would like to thank the staff of Pacifica Senior Living-Virginia Beach and Heartland Hospice for their tender and loving care during Mrs. Sirrine’s illness.
The family requests memorial donations to Church of the Holy Apostles or to the Alzheimer’s Association
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Janet & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Your mother was a beautiful person and you have a lifetime of memories to treasure.
Janet and Family, My prayrs and thoughts are with you all. What a wonderful peron Mary was, so kind and thoughtful of others. I will never forget her. She always made me feel so welcome when I came to the lake. What wonderful memories I get to keep. May God Bless you all.
Dear Gail and Family,
Just a brief message of sympathy to say how very sorry I am to learn of your mom’s passing. I am deeply saddened by the news. Cher and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave
Marcia,Jim and I send our deepest sympathy. Your mom was a very special lady and I am sure you all are so proud of her, She is with you in a special way. May God bless you all.Love, Mary,Jim,and family
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Sounds like she was an awesome woman. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mr. Sirrine – We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family and the hope that the kind words of your family and friends will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear.
Gail,
Keeping you and your family in my prayers at this time of need.
Scott:
My deepest sympathies to you, Lisa, the boys and your entire family. LiveStrong!!
Mr. Sirrine and Family – We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Loosing a mother is a hard thing. We pray for God to comfort you and fill the void that this leaves in ones life.
Love Don & Diane
I am very sorry for your loss. My family sends you all the best during this trying time.
Gail, This was very sad news to hear today. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for much sympathy and strength.
I am sad for Aunt Mary’s passing, but I am so thankful that we got to see her last year and that my husband was able to meet her 2 times. I will miss her next time we are at Crystal. She was always readly to tell me about family history and genealogy, I am thankful for what she shared with me.
Dear Scott & Lisa and Boys; Mary was kind, strong and beauty inside and out. I hope the special memories you and your families share will help get you through this difficult time. May she rest in peace. With Our Love, Gary, Janet and boys!
Scott and Lisa, we don’t realize how precious life is until we lose our parents; in this case your mother. The great sacrifices they make for us along their and our lives’ journeys. How we remember the days we have loved them and the love they have given us. May your memories be pure and sweet as our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, God Bless.
Scotty & Linda Fulk
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
Gail, May God continue to bless you and your family. The loving care that you gave your mother is a true example of what love is. We will keep you in our prayers.
Gail and family, please accept my deepest sympathies. So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care!
I so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. luv alethia
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in fond memories of your mother’s loving care of family and friends.
Harry & Fran
Posted For Pam Scotece.
My Dear Janet, Gail and Family, What an emotional roller coaster we have shared together – Your
sweet Mommy and my dear Daddy! I will always remember her gentle nature,
compassion, and thoughtfulness. Please know that you are in my thoughts
and prayers and I am so sorry that I can’t be with you during this
difficult time.
God Bless,
Pamella
8/21/1973
Stories – Well, I have many for Janet and I grew up together (Norfolk Catholic High School/Old Dominion University/Sorority Sisters, etc.) and I was her “Maid of Honor” in her wedding. Throughout our years together, both Mr. and Mrs. Sirrine treated me as one of their own children!! At age 16, when I first received my driver’s license – Well, I have to admit that I wasn’t all that great of a driver and I backed into their neighbor’s telephone pole when they were living in Poplar Halls and damaged the back end of my car severely – WHAT A MISHAP AND MY OWN FATHER WAS DEFINITELY NOT PLEASED WITH ME FOR THE DAMAGES I OCCURRED, especially with the Insurance Charges that were applied!!! And 39 years later – I still hear about the time I misjudged and hit this telephone pole!!
With Love and Respect,
Pamella Scotece
We are very sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. We will always think of her fondly at Crystal Lake enjoying the beautiful Michigan summers.
Luv,
Craig & Melanie Scott
Scott, Lisa and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Broken Chain by Ron Tranmer –
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Love, Gail & Ray
I never met your mother but after reading her obituary, it was obvious that she was a very loving and giving person not only to her family but her friends and her church family. I know she will be truly missed by all. You have our most deepest sympathies.
Love, Diane and Casey
Hello,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Love,
Sarah