1943 Class Notes for 2016

Thanks to all of our classmates who sent me their news! It was great to chat on the phone with Gloria Pignatelli. She continues to live at home in Newport, RI, but was nursing a sprained ankle when we spoke.  Gloria said she still loves to read books when she can.

Diana Diaz Zorrilla is doing very well in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico. She’s delighted to have her daughter living in the house right next door to hers.  Her other daughter lives in Miami and Diana enjoys when she comes to visit.  Going out for lunch with family and friends is something Diana looks forward to regularly.

Marjorie (Marge) Monagan Kelly wrote from sunny Naples, FL where she lives in a lovely community with fun activities and friends.  Marge recently had a nice visit from her sister Joan Monagan Clinton ’49 and two nieces.  Christmas can’t arrive soon enough for Marge, as she’s expecting her daughter to spend a few days with her over the holiday.

We received a lovely note from Frances (Fran) Maguire Brannon, but were saddened to learn of the death of her husband last winter.  Fran is in Alexandria, VA and is happy to have her son Phillip living with her. She continues to enjoy playing bridge whenever she can.

I am still living at home and even get into the office to work a few hours a week.  Exercise class (which I love to hate) three times a week, helps to keep me fit.  I love my books and daily crossword puzzles.  I’m enjoying my children, grandchildren (14), and great-grandchildren (11)! We had a great trip to the Jersey shore in July with 45 of us, counting girlfriends and boyfriends-what a week!

We all still hold our memories of Trinity dear to our hearts and cherish the values and education we received there. It was such a special time in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our classmates. May the Lord continue to bless us with the strength and grace to do His will.

Love,
Monica
Monica Quirk Bubser