Mary Ann Miller Babcock

November 17, 1929 - June 12, 2012

Mary Ann Babcock, 82, of Chardon and Ft. Myers Beach, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 12th at Geauga Community Hospital after a six-year, well fought battle with cancer. Born in Bowerston, Ohio, Mary Ann was a graduate of St. Mary’s of the Springs High School, Hiram College, and earned her Masters from Case Western Reserve University. Mary Ann taught sophomore English for twenty-five years at Berkshire High School. As a teacher, she was a student advocate, passionate wrestling fan and took many student trips to England with her best friend, Betty Button. Fond memories of Mary Ann will long be remembered by her loving husband of 63 years, Warren; daughter Cynthia (Charles) Richardson; son Edward (Constance) Babcock; grandchildren Laura (Kyle) Daniel, Andrea (Jeremy) Dusina, Clifford Babcock, Christina Babcock; and two great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Edward and Isabel Miller, of Dennison, Ohio, and brother Edward Merritt Miller of Monroeville, Ohio. She loved the beach, the garden, had a passion for reading, and was an avid golfer – learning from Don Tincher and playing in women’s events at Chardon Lakes, Pebblebrook C.C. (now Berkshire Hills), as a charter member of Legend Lake G.C. and later at Cypress Lakes C.C. in Ft. Myers. Mary Ann and Warren were longtime attendees of Cleveland Playhouse, shared much joy and happiness with a myriad of wonderful friends, and had many adventures travelling to Egypt, India, Nepal, Greece, Russia, Indonesia, Singapore, all of Europe, and often to London and Scotland.Please, join the family to share fond remembrances of this vibrant woman’s life with friends and refreshments on Sunday, July 1st from three to five p.m. in the showroom of Junction Buick-GMC. In lieu of flowers, if you are so moved, please, make a donation to your favorite charity.

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I will miss my cousin, Mary Ann (daughter of Aunt Isabel and Uncle Ed Miller). Mary Ann had a beautiful smile, and was always cheerful and upbeat. She was warm and welcoming on my visits to the Ft. Myers area, on one occasion cooking me a delicious Italian seafood dish and baking me a Key Lime pie! Mary Ann took such joy from her family, and of course loved the grandchildren and families. Mary Ann loved literature, and was a sensitive and well educated teacher. I will miss our conversations, as she was my primary link to the history of the Miller clan, in Wales and the U.S. Mary Ann, your presence is felt in our hearts. Love, John and Linda Gates

Ed, it sounds like you were very fortunate to come from such a loving and wonderful mother. She sounds like the type of person that enjoyed her family and life on earth. She definitely lived her life to the fullest.God's blessing to you and your family. You are in our prayers.Coach Waters

Ed, she sounded like she was such a great woman. She lived life to the fullest. You look like her too! Rich & I offer our condolences and you are in our prayers.Coletta

My family sends our deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time.

I have great memories of English class with her. Thank you for them. R.I.P.

Thoughts of fond rememberance and prayers to family, friends and the many lives Mrs. Babcock has touched. May she rest in eternal peace.

Mrs. Babcock and my mom, Marion Collier, taught at Burton High school at the same time. I will always remember how lively Mrs. Babcock was. And the friendship she and Betty Button shared was so very special. My condolences to her family.