[Magdalen] Melinda Whalon RIP

[Ann Markle]

I am so sorry to see this, but thank you for posting it, Jo.  I have not
been spending time on Facebook, and so missed Pierre's post there.  As I
commented on his Facebook page, they will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann

The Rev. Ann Markle
Buffalo, NY
ann.markle at aya.yale.edu

On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM, Jo Craddock <jocraddock at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> You have all been so wonderful in assuring us of your prayers for my wife
> Melinda.
>
> Yesterday, at 2:15pm, she entered Larger Life peacefully, with Marie-Noëlle
> stroking her hair. While Melinda had battled several cancers since 1983, it
> was finally an infection she could no longer fight off. For 34 years I had
> been praying that cancer would not get the best of her, and it did not. In
> fact, her immunotherapy was working beyond all expectations. But the life
> we were hoping to live when she was better was not to be.
>
> Our two priests from the Cathedral were superb. We prayed the Vigil at the
> time of death, and I did the commendation through my tears. Melinda's
> business partner and close friend Beth Puton was with us, as well as her
> husband François and Marie's friend Julie. The staff could not have been
> kinder.
>
> Years ago, in another crisis, Melinda and I decided to be buried in the
> colonial churchyard of St. George's, Indian River Hundred, Delaware, our
> summer parish since 1991, and a few years ago, a gift made that possible. I
> will keep you apprised of the arrangements.
>
> Now as Marie-Noëlle, the family and I embark on the journey of laying her
> to rest and beyond, I ask for your prayers again.
>
> In sure and certain hope in the resurrection to eternal life,
>
> Yours,
>
> Pierre
>