Marilla McCarthy
Marilla McCarthy died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at her home in Easton. She was born May 26, 1928, in Geneva, Ill., the daughter of the late Harriet Jane Whittle and Benjamin Earle Roberts. She is survived by a sister, three brothers, three daughters, eight grandchildren She was instrumental in the development of the current First Day School at Third Haven Friends Meeting, where she helped build a thriving community to support the children’s spiritual growth even long after they moved on to college and beyond.
Kuphoff wrote, “Well, I'm going to work hard at keeping in touch! I'm here in Jordan taking 25 hours of Arabic a week,...I got an internship with the UN Relief Works Agency that works with Palestinian refugees in the near east. I'm really excited, hopefully a good foot in the door towards future possibilities with the UN... Love, Kelly”
Marilla responded, “You have made my day, thank you for keeping me posted. I certainly agree that your internship will be a foot in the door at the UN. Wasn't it fun to share a room as we explored the UN? Funny how life is; just a few days ago I was sorting FDS pictures and found a couple of you at Meeting during our "Moving Up Day" ceremony and wished I knew where you where and how you are! Please keep me posted on your impressions of all that you see and feel... Love you, Marilla”
We love, and miss you Marilla; -Third Haven Monthly Meeting.