[Magdalen] Eleanor Braun, RIP

[Ginga Wilder]

Thanks, Lynn.  I suppose we send the donation to St. Mary’s.?  I think I
will do this in lieu of listgiv.
Ginga

On Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 11:56 AM Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I just received this from a friend and member of Eleanor's parish - mailed
> out to the parishioners. Lynn
> > Eleanor Braun
> > June 8, 1946  -  November 23, 2018
> >
> > Dear friends,
> > I am deeply saddened to share the news that our dear friend and
> parishioner, Eleanor Braun, died on Friday evening after valiantly living
> with ovarian cancer for 4.5 years.  At the end of her life, she was
> lovingly cared for by her sister Pam, Deacon Elizabeth, and beloved friends
> Frankie and Sue who were all at her side at the time of death.
> >
> > Eleanor moved to the Cape five years ago and immediately became an
> integral part of St. Mary's.  Her leadership skills helped to birth the
> Amazing Grace summer camp for children whose parents are incarcerated, and
> she has been a tireless advocate for justice in the years since. Her
> participation in the Thursday Morning Group, Centering Prayer Group, and
> Pink Panthers Open Circle cultivated deep and enduring friendships at St.
> Mary's. Her death is a tremendous loss for us all.
> >
> > We will celebrate Eleanor's life on Wednesday December 5 at 11 am at
> First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable. A collation will follow.  To
> honor Eleanor's commitment to high quality education for all, a scholarship
> fund has been established in her name to help graduates of Amazing Grace
> camp pursue post-secondary education opportunities.
> >
> > As we live in the light of the resurrection and know that Eleanor is
> with Jesus in heaven, may the Holy Comforter bear messages of hope and
> peace into our hearts.
> >
> > Love and blessings,
> > Libby+
>