The Owls are a Hoot!!

The SCSU Football season ended on a high note!!. The Owls won their last game against St Anslem !
Danny's fan club was there with the girls providing their own half time entertainment.
Uncle Bert the Godfather came in to celebrate the victory!
Kay, Sarah and myself enjoyed the beautiful sunny day and watching
the Owls play to victory with our dear brother Dan at the helm!

A Hallowed evening with Nannie McPhee!

Who is she??
Nannie Mc Phee made a surprise visit Halloween to check on our friends and relatives to see if they were being naughty!
What she found was astounding!!
The Jersey girls were partying up a storm !
Dorothy was running through Stratford trying to get all of the candy in her neighborhood.A preteen hippie was just playing it cool and going along for the ride!1
My, My see if you can guess who these folks are!!

McNamara's Reunion

It was a lovely autumn day and the McNamara's, Bob & Karen hosted a family reunion at their historic, beautiful home in Guilford. Kay and I ventured out to meet and greet our relatives old & new. It was great to see them at a happy event. Uncle Bub and Aunt Claire are leading the clan these days, surrounded by their adorable grand children.We had a great time reminiscing about our parents. Who else can you share those quirky times and memories with eh??Like Gammies stuffing, the soda pop bottles in the pantry and the cute telephone seat in the dining room.
What struck me the most was how strong the family resemblance is from generation to generation. We hope to stay in touch and hopefully meet again!
Mary
Here are the photos!Enjoy

Oh Danny Boy!!Your house is calling!!

Greetings from Linsley Lake. The clan has been enjoying the Linsley Lake Association this summer. It was gracious of them to let us join and we have all enjoyed our time together this summer. The lake to me has always been a beautiful sanctuary. It has continued to be untouched and pristine. I know that after an afternoon swimming with my brothers and sisters, I am renewed and ready to take on the day!!
As my headline indicates, our dear brother Dan is making a heroic attempt to buy our homestead back on Twin Lakes Road. There will be an open house this Sunday at 1:00pm.
Many of us will be going to show our support to Dan and his family, so please come and join us! We would all like to help him make this happen in order to ensure the house stays in the family for future generations to come!!
Here are the latest photos!!
See you Sunday!!
Love, Mary

Home Safe & Sound!!

Helping Haitian Children

Updates on Barb & Katie..As you can see Barb is doing well! and just had some news from Rob, Here is the latest. Please keep them in your prayers for a safe trip....They have arrived safely in Hinche after a two hour drive through the mountains north of
Port au Prince. The school and facilities there are more primative than those at Port au Prince and Jacmel. They will be teaching
English there. There is a day camp and Katey was asked if she could sing songs in English to and with the children. I can't think of a
better assignment for her.


They will be there for three days.

Godspeed Barb & Katie on your Haiti journey!!

Barb & Katie should be in Haiti by now helping the sisters at the orphanage. Please keep them in your prayers for a safe and fulfilling journey.

AH!!! Summer is here!

Those summer days!!!!A beautiful weekend to be outside enjoying the clear, hot sunny weather! Thanks to Heather & Dan for the Memorial Day picnic kick off.There's nothing like the smell of hotdogs on a grill and the smell of Coppertone!!Just some great photos of the kids tryin' to cool off!!They are adorable!!!Enjoy! Mary

The Last Parady Brother

Leon Francis Parady | Visit Guest Book
OLD TOWN - Leon F. Parady, 86, died peacefully May 15, 2010, three weeks to the day of his wife's passing, with his family by his side at his residence. He was born Nov. 21, 1923, in Old Town, a son of Clement and Ethel (Piers) Parady. Leon was a graduate of Old Town High School, Class of 1941, and Maine Maritime Academy. After graduation from Maine Maritime Academy he became a Merchant Marine. He later served as a naval officer in the Navy Reserves. Returning to Old Town, Leon had a distinguished career in banking and real estate. Leon was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed following the Red Sox, Patriots and local sporting events in Old Town. He also enjoyed playing poker, golf and horseshoes. Leon had a deep devotion to the Catholic faith and felt a strong connection to Saint Gabriel, who helped guide him through his life. He was a member of Holy Family Church of the Resurrection of the Lord Parish. He was a very gentle and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was an honest man, a great storyteller and an excellent example to his children. Leon shared a special bond with his grandson, Michael, and they spent many hours together. He is survived by three daughters, Cathy and her husband, Guy Phillips, of Wilton, Patti and her husband, Dennis Tewhey, of Glenburn and Julie and her husband, Everett Tewhey, of Old Town; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Parady of Old Town; grandchildren, Eric and his wife, Ellen, Amy, Kevin, Jill and her husband, Chris, Megan, Jennifer, Brian and his significant other, Sarah, Michael, Jamie, Chris, Katie and Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Maisie, Skyler, Lincoln, Vincent, Devon and Peyton; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, April 24, 2010; a daughter, Susan Parady; a son, Dr. Thomas Parady; three brothers and three sisters. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Holy Family Church, Old Town. Burial will be after at Lawndale Cemetery. After the services at the cemetery, all are invited to return to the parish center for a light luncheon and continued fellowship. Memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Parish Building Fund, 429 Main St., Old Town. Arrangements by Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. www.birminghamfuneralhome.com <>

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Happy Mothers Day!!

Holly & her "Fairy Godmother, Aunt Mary"

Special Thanks to Grace & Tim for hosting Easter once again! The food & company were superb!!

Happy spring to all of the clan! Finally, a bit of a break in the weather this week. As most of us teachers and kids have had this week off, the sun greeted us warmly!
I was happy to be home resting in front of my fireplace and sunning on my front porch with a juicy novel!!Ha!!ha!! 9 more weeks till' summer teachers!!Whew!
More to come readers.. A bit of a lull in transitioning to spring!!But I know brighter days are ahead!!Much Love, Mary

A Grande & Lovely Time!!

We gathered at my Irish cottage this past Sunday for my first St. Paddy's day celebration. Although not the masses of people we once knew, we had a small contingent of the Parady & Sullivan Clan and my close friends and their children attend. As I was cooking up a storm in the kitchen, I could hear Mar-Mars voice in my head directing my moves. I often say to myself how amazing she was in preparing food and parties for all the occasions!!( how we miss her!!) Here are some photos of our day!!
many thanks to Barb, Katie and Rob for their beautiful green bouquet, which was enjoyed by all!

Aunt Dot's Passing

DOROTHY E. MURPHY


BANGOR - Dorothy E. (Parady) Murphy, 91, wife of the late Cornelius H. Murphy, died March 5, 2010, at a Bangor health care facility. She was born July 12, 1918, in Old Town, the daughter of Clement and Ethel (Piers) Parady. Dorothy was employed at Dow Air Force Base for several years. She was so appreciative of and grateful for the loving care she had received, throughout the past eight-plus years, from her nephew, Tim Rice. Surviving are one brother, Leon Parady and his wife, Elizabeth, of Old Town; a sister-in-law, Peggy Parady of Nashua, N.H.; nieces and nephews, Tim Rice of Bangor, Marilyn Rice of Holden, Fred Rice and his wife, Elaine, of Veazie and Naples, Fla., David Rice and his wife, Bonnie, of Bonita Springs, Fla., Patty Tewhey and her husband, Dennis, of Glenburn, Julie Tewhey and her husband, Everett, of Old Town and Cathy Phillips and her husband, Guy, of Gray; many other special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Geneva Rice and her husband, Fred, and Veronica King and her husband, Vernon; and by three brothers, Ken Parady, Bernard Parady and his wife, Betty, and Harold Parady and his wife, Marion. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at a later date and time to be announced at St. Paul the Apostle, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ohio Street, Bangor. Spring interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Old Town. Gifts in her memory may be sent to St. Paul the Apostle, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Memorial Fund, 207 York St., Bangor, ME 04401. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.

Our Day Will Come!!

Greetings readers!!As I am off for another snow day, I am happy to say goodbye to February!!!!
February is along, cold, dreary month. It's old man winters last dose of snow and ice.St. Patrick's Day Parade is coming upon us!March 14th in New Haven. We will be congregating at my Irish cottage afterwards to celebrate our Irish heritage together!!!(Everyone is invited to come!)In the Irish language there is a famous saying pronounced Chuckie Arlaugh! Which means Our Day Will Come! This was a significant expression from our Irish ancesters fighting for their civil rights in a country known for their "troubles". I often think of how difficult life was for them and how oppressed they were. I often use this expression when I am facing a struggle or adversity, it is an inherited reminder to me that no matter what the obstacle or issue you face, to never give up!! Our ancestors did not and we need to keep that spirit alive and well in our families!With that here is a little excerpt on our beloved Saint Patrick....

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for thousands of years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived, and people would dance, drink, and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Over the next thirty-five years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies, like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society.

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Russia. In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17.



Irish Proverb " A Man's health is in his feet"

Happy Valentines Day 2010!!

CHEERS TO ALL ON THIS SAINT VALENTINE EVE!
Hoping you are in the spirit! Just a quick announcement that the Saint Patricks Day Parade in New Haven will be March 14th Sunday. I am inviting everyone over to my Irish cottage condo afterwards for a cozy Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage!!
I thought I would take on this holiday, as Mar- Mar did after the parade. I do enjoy the Irish culture and would like to keep our heritage alive in the family.
So come one, come all!! The more the merrier! We will have a grande and lovely time!!

Skating!! Skating!!!

At Ole' Linsley Lake with Kay-Kay, Dan, Rose, Albert & Aaron, Opa and me & Kelly!!
It was a beautiful day, snow glistening on the top, we shoveled our own rink!
Here are some photos!!

Happy Birthday Bea & Elias!

Special birthday wishes for Bea, January 29th and our nephew Elias Feb. 2nd.!!!Ground Hog Day ! Hope you are soaking up some warm weather as we are freezing our little butts off here!!ha!!ha!!Have a great day!! Love, Your East coast family

Cabin Fever!!

Mother nature is certainly taking over our winter wonderlands !! Having had enough of the indoors, I ventured out with my pup Kelly and my friends Lori and Ray to one of my favorite spots in Branford, the supply pond. My memories go back to my high school days there when we used to hang out there and smooch with our beaus! However back then I never appreciated the beautiful and magical trails that you can walk on so freely. To me it feels like you are being hugged by mother nature. Here are some photos of our adventures!!Enjoy!!