Condolence: To Mary's family and friends from the Griffin family: Mary apparently was a very remarkable individual who gave of her time and talents with honor and joy in her heart to countless others. May the comfort of family and friends ease your sadness at this time. Please know that we are thinking of you and care. Jennifer and Ali Griffin

Condolence: It was a privilege to have had worked with Mary in our advocacy for homeless people in Boston. She was someone I deeply respected and admired. She will be missed.

Condolence: I worked with Mary at Homes For Families. I was touched by her compassion for homeless families. My thoughts go out to her family & friends that they are comforted in their time of grief.

Condolence: In honor of a great person who diligently fought for the cause of the homeless and disadvantaged. Mary's footprints will forever be engraved impressed in the hearts and minds of the people she served and thosed who worked along side her.

Condolence: Many of us will miss Mary so much. I'm very lucky to have had the chance to volunteer with her at Rosies Place and HCA and frequently to share our commute into Boston on the Red line. She was such an inspiration. I'm very sorry for her friends and family that we have had to say good bye to Mary so soon.

Condolence: Our most sincere condolences to Lynn and the entire family.Our prayers are with all of you at this time.

Condolence: Our thoughts and prayers are with wife Lynne, mom Fran, brothers, sister /sisters in law and her many, nieces and nephews. Mary gave without reservation and braved the long road to ending homelessness in many of the communities around us. There are too many acts of kindness to strangers and families alike to list. We were fortunate to live with Mary as a roommate and then as tenants when we all moved to Arlington. Mary was a constant inspiration to our family. She was present at the birth of our daughter and became a constant force in guiding her in such a peaceful and loving way that we know that Mary’s influence has shaped who Kelsey has become. So many memories over the past 25 years... Our trips together to Martha's Vineyard, the Brooks family home in Maine, the SFC cabin, Cranes Beach, the Weston pool, even Steve's for Ice cream in the Square, and Mary and Lynne's bike trip with Kelsey to the Cape, were all so special. Mary's laughter was infectious and on many occasion we would laugh so hard we would cry or have to stop (we would actually call Time Out!) just to catch our breath. All of the memories that we shared together will live in our hearts forever! We will miss you dear friend. May you walk amongst greatness for all eternity. Love, Donna, Linda and Kelsey

Condolence: It is an honor and a privilege to carry forth Mary's work and vision at Homes for Families. The impact she had on the agency, all of us as individuals, and the field is tremendous. We all looked up to her as a mentor, a friend and leader...and truly valued her support, wisdom, compassion and her approval. We are glad to the time we shared and the legacy she left. We will miss her.

Condolence: I am deeply saddened by Mary’s passing and express my condolences to Mary’s family, friends and colleagues. As one of many who worked with Mary over the past years, I came to appreciate her light heartedness, her wisdom and her keen intellect carefully applied to the daily task of ending homelessness here in the Commonwealth. I learned a lot from Mary, and will draw from her inspiration and leadership for years to come. May she rest in peace. Peter Shapiro

Condolence: I love seeing Mary's warm smile in these photos. She was an amazing professional: creative, thoughtful, thorough, all those things and at the same time, a warm loving caring person who did this work for all thei right reasons. I will miss her sorely.

Condolence: On behalf of United Way of Mass Bay we offer our sincere condolences to Mary's family. She was a tireless advocate for our most needy friends and neighbors. Her life's work is an inspiration to us all. She will be sorely missed.

Condolence: First my deepest condolences to all of Mary's family, colleagues and friends. I knew and worked with Mary for more than 25 years. She was one of kind -- smart, compassionate, effective. With Mary, you felt that you were important and that you had a friend. I'll miss her advocacy and her relentless belief that homelessness can be ended by finding everyone a home!

Condolence: I was deeply saddened at the news of Mary's passing. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Mary on a variety of committees over the past 15 years and was always inspired by her ability to bring great dignity and grace to the cause of ending homelessness in MA She was a "shining light" in our field and will be missed by all who had the honor of working with her. My deepest condolences to her family at this very difficult time.

Condolence: I knew Mary best from our service together on the Board of CHAPA and her work at MBHP. Living in Oslo for the last few years, I was shocked to learn of her death. She made a huge difference in the affordable housing world, was loved by many, and will be missed.

Condolence: I send my deepest condolences to Mary's family, friends, and colleagues. I had the privilege to collaborate with Mary in her work to end homelessness in MA. She was so talented, smart, thoughtful, and effective. I learned a great deal from her personable approach – it was an honor to have worked together. I know her ideas and special presence will live on in those who continue her work. My deepest sympathies. - Kristina Hals

Condolence: I am very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She will be truly missed by many. Jim

Condolence: Mary was a frequent traveling companion (Red Line T) and was generous and compassionate. On behalf of myself and the youths she helped through her continuing interest in Only A Child, I send condolences to Lynne and their families. Peace, dear Mary.

Condolence: I loved collaborating on advocacy with Mary. Her upbeat attitude and commitment, and her kind manner, were invaluable.

Condolence: as a board member under Mary leaerhip at Homes for families my memory of her strong commitment to the homeless in Boston was one of the manny memories i will cherrish of her commitment to the poor

Condolence: My deepest sympathy to Lynne, and to all of Mary's beloved family. Mary was such a vital, compassionate and dedicated woman, and so much fun to be with. I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence: My thoughts are with Lynne, Mary's family and all of her friends. Mary has been a good friend to me for over 20 years. I had the honor of advocating with her on many issues. Please take comfort in the fact that Mary was one of those rare people who makes a lasting and meaningful difference in people's lives. She was truly outstanding.

Condolence: It was an honor to work side by side with Mary on so many issues. I will forever be blessed by your smile, your innate sense of justice and fairness and your incredible energy and genuine interest and care for all you came into contact with. I will miss early morning and late in the day policy/strategy discussions with my friend and colleague. Best to Mary's family.

Condolence: Hi, I am reaching out to your family in your time of need. We know this can be a difficult period for you. Therefore i would like to share a comforting scripture in your time of need. Isaiah 25:8 says, "He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken it." I hope this scripture is consoling for you and your family. If you have any questions you can contact any one of Jehovah's Witnesses in your area.

Condolence: On behalf of the RCAP Family and the many staff who worked with Mary through the network, I send our thoughts and prayers to the family and MBHP. In the world of many, Mary was one of those who was genuine and true to herself and those she represented each day. Her spirit was infectious and her sense of purpose was unmatched. She will be missed.

Condolence: On behalf of Linda Cluett MacDonald's family - I send our deepest sympathies. Love, Sandy MacDonald