- Date Of Birth: November 25, 1919
- Date Of Death: January 27, 2016
- State: Maryland
Dear Family and Friends,
We will be remembering Mavis (Marvy) in celebration of her life and memories on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. We will be meeting at the First Baptist Church Livermore Falls, Maine, 25 Church St, Livermore Falls, Maine 04254
A Dessert Feast honoring our loving”Cookie Grandma” will follow the service and we’re requesting everyone bring a dessert with them to share.
Mavis L Valley
Mavis L. Wallace was born in Portland, Maine on Tuesday, November 25, 1919, turned 96 this past autumn and passed very peacefully into Heaven from her home in Sabillasville, Maryland on Wednesday morning, January 27, 2016 with her family at her side.
This “classy and sassy” lady was the Mother to 3 Girls. Judy Caparratto (spouse Bob Eames) of Livermore, Maine; Evelyn Solis (spouse Marty Solis) of Stevensville, Maryland and Tammy Valley-Kearney (spouse Frank Kearney) of Sabillasville, Maryland. The loving “cookie grandma” to 8 Grandchildren; Sherri Turner, Heidi Tudela, Gary Armstrong Jr, Scott Caparratto, Wendy Galvin, Amanda McCrosky, Chanessa Znamirowski and Shane Kearney, was also blessed with 14 Great Grandchildren and 3 Gr-Great Grandchildren. Everyone always wanted to go to Grandma’s house for her delicious cookies, homemade baked beans and the best potato salad ever! It never mattered how you became her grandchild as she adopted many along the way.
Mavis, also known as Marvy, was the daughter of William Wallace and Lindia Mae Wallace (nee Proctor) and sister of Rose Thombs, Frank Wallace, Edythe DiMatteo and Marion Small. She grew up with them in Portland during the Great Depression but always said, that though they had little, they were always happy as a family. She recalled childhood memories of being a fairy and a grasshopper in the school plays. Also, how a neighbor asked if Mavis wanted to go for a ride in their new motorcar. Jumping in, her parents unaware…they went for a ride and the car broke down so that she didn’t return until midnight…her age was 5 at the time. Her parents had the police looking for her at that point and were so frantic when Mavis returned, they made her stay in her room all day as they were too happy of her return to spank her. In childhood she was the mischievous one sliding down the banister, climbing fences, and taking a boat by herself over to Fort Williams, and as an adult continued to be feisty and spirited. Stories of her defending her brother and their antics have been told throughout the years. The value of the closeness of family was a lesson taught to us all.
Mavis had two children during WWII and one after she was remarried in 1958 to Harold Valley and living in Hillside, Maryland. Mavis and Harold moved to Windham, Maine in 1968 and resided there until they moved to Lusby, Maryland in 1991. Harold passed away in 1997 but comfort was found in her family and friends. She took painting classes creating some beautiful works of art and went to tai chi. She taught herself to play the organ by ear. This lovely lady never went anywhere, including the breakfast table, unless she had her lipstick on. She loved history, travel and singing of old hymns.
No matter what the situation Mom always gave her best and used her sense of humor to deal with all life brought her way and was always excited when there were four generations together. Her legacy is the family bonds she created, the memories made and shared. Her love and spirit that reflected on all of us…that will continue to shine on in our lives.
The family wants to express their deep gratitude to Katie, Rachel and the Hospice Staff of Frederick County who made Mom’s last chapter a warmer, more comfortable experience.
