Obituary: Marianne Preu
Tuesday, 20 November 2012 00:00
Marianne Preu passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the age of 94. She lived in Mineola for over 60 years and was retired from the Mineola Library.
Preu served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for many years and was a member of the Mineola Presbyterian Church. She was actively involved in the Nassau County art community with her late husband, Harry Martin, and participated in establishing the arts gallery at the Mineola Library.
Marianne is survived by her three daughters and their husbands: Joyce and Robert Perz, Barbara and Herb Mummers and Claudia and Doug Harrigan, four grandchildren Ted and Cynthia Shelton, Timothy and Michele Mummers, and three great-grandchildren Paloma Shelton, Tobey and Rigel Mummers.
Her family is grateful for the care given her by the staff at St. James Healthcare Center the last years of her life. Donations can be made in her name to the Friends of the Mineola Library at 516-741-3074.
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Sports
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Travel Soccer Tryout Dates Announced
The Mineola Athletic Association’s soccer program will be holding its annual tryouts for their travel soccer teams in early June. Boys and girls in the U10, U11, and U12 age groups are invited to tryouts on Monday, June 3 and Thursday, June 6.
All interested athletes are encouraged to attend both try-out sessions, which will be held at Wilson Park on Field 3 (behind the pool and at the end of Liberty Avenue). For more information on practice times, age qualification, commitment, etc. please visit the MAA Web site at www.mineolaaa.org
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MHS Girls Lacrosse
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"Miles For Melanoma" - May 19
Clothing Drive - May 20
Golf And Tennis Tournament - May 23
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