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January 29, 2021
Mary Anne Calcutt, July 15, 1932 - January 19, 2021
Mary Anne Calcutt died in Oro Valley, Arizona due to complications from a fractured hip and advancing Parkinson’s disease.
Mary Anne Miller was born in Herkimer, New York, the only child of Herbert and Margaret Miller. She grew up at 523 West Lake Avenue next door to her Aunt Mary Rasbach and her cousin Catherine Pennisi (Cacky).
She graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Nursing and was an instructor there while waiting for her future husband Jack Calcutt to graduate. They were married on October 20, 1956, beginning an adventure that would involve raising seven children, while moving to Parkersburg, West Virginia; Barrington, Rhode Island; Kennebunkport, Maine; and Oro Valley, Arizona. Throughout her adult life, Mary Anne often worked or volunteered in a nursing capacity, notably at St Joseph Preparatory Seminary in Vienna, WV, Camp Tygart in Huttonsville, WV, and the Kennebunkport Health Council. She also volunteered for her parishes, including as a Eucharistic Minister for homebound parishioners in Kennebunkport. She enjoyed playing tennis at Goose Rocks Beach and swimming in Lake Winnipesaukee. Vacations were consumed with visiting relatives in Herkimer and New Hampshire. She was devoted to caring for her parents, who both lived to nearly 100, residing with her in Rhode Island for a time before their deaths. In addition to being a devoted daughter and wonderful mother, Mary Anne was a great friend. Over the years she enjoyed sharing a drink at happy hour, often Jim Beam, with her family and many close friends, including clergy. Mary Anne's life was centered on faith and family, serving as her foundation for a life well-lived.
She is survived by her husband Jack of over 63 years, her seven children - John (Ann) of Oro Valley AZ; Phil (Frances) of Oro Valley; Peggy (Mike) Claiborne of Florence AL; Catherine (Matt) Kaun of Tunisia and Sandpoint ID; Dennis (Tiffany) of Francestown NH; Tom (Suzanne) of Wake Forest NC; and Matt of Truckee CA; 15 grandchildren – Jack, Martha, Brian, Maggie, Andrew, Alec, Alicia, Sarah, Phil, Michelle, Eva, Holland, Liesl, TJ and Caroline; 6 great-grandchildren – Johnny, Eliza, Bobby, Catherine, Lawrence, and Matilda.
A mass for Mary Anne and her family and friends will be offered online on Tuesday,
February 2nd , at St Mark the Evangelist Church. Immediately following, a video of the
mass will be available. A memorial service will be held at Goose Rocks Beach in
Kennebunkport, ME during the week of August 1.
A memorial service will be held at Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, ME during the week of August 1. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers at Maryknoll.org or to a charity of your choice.
Visit vistosofh.com to sign the guest book or send a sympathy card.
