Mary Mayhew

Madison - Mary Anne Mayhew, 70, of Madison, died in her home Monday, June 15, 2015. Hand in hand with her spouse of 47 years, Mary Anne succumbed to a year-long fight with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Mary Anne was born March 3, 1945, in St. Louis, MO. In 1967 she graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in elementary education. Madison was her home for the last 34 years. She had an innate ability to foster the development of young children, which flourished for over 30 years at Woodland Montessori School. Her role as educator fed a lifelong desire to be a positive force in society along with her involvement in the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

She is survived by husband, James, children Christopher (Jennifer), David (Courtney), and grandchildren, Emma, Addison, Wilson, and Clara.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Woodland Montessori School on Sunday, July 5, from 2 to 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Anne's name can be made to Woodland Montessori School, 1124 Colby St, Madison, WI 53715; http://woodland-montessori.org/index.php/donate/.

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