Mary Virginia Scott
December 28, 1959 - October 20, 2013
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Mary Virginia Scott
December 28, 1959 - October 20, 2013
Obituary
Mary Virgina Pickering Scott of Irvine CA, formerly of Quincy MA, passed away on October 20, 2013 at the age of 53 after battling a long bout of cancer. She is survived by her husband Richard B. Scott, and children Justin, Stephanie, Cassandra, Bridget, and Sophia. She is the daughter of Mary Joyce Pickering and the late Ralph A. Pickering. She is also survived by her siblings Kim Villanueva, Donna Lee Gulizia, Ralph Pickering, and John Pickering. She also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.
Mary has been described as: nurturing, vivacious, determined, compassionate, funny, inspiring, generous, courageous, inviting, selfless, and strong. Anyone who met her was instantly moved by her illuminating smile which could truly change the world.
Mary frequently dropped in her own little song and dance in conversations, reflecting her positive spirit. It was once said that Mary gave 100% in everything she did but because she did 100 different things she was 10,000 times the person. She was never boring. She has always been real – had real emotion, felt each emotion, and expressed it without holding back. She always loved the house filled with friends, family and laughter.
Quotes frequently heard by Mary include: “because it’s all good,” “our God is an awesome God,” “women never start a fight but we can finish one,” “love you big bunches,” “my baby’s coming home,” ‘save room for the holy ghost’ and “rock on.”
Mary expressed before her passing that she believed death should be a celebration of life and that she hopes all her loved ones will remember that when they think of her.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 at 9am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 51 Market Place in Irvine, CA. Reception to follow at the church. There will also be a mass and celebration of life service in Massachusetts at a future date.
Cards of condolences may be sent to O’Connor Funeral Home in Laguna Hills. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. at mda.org or to The Lupus Foundation of America at lupus.org.
12 responses to Mary Virginia Scott
Kimberly Brower Keilbach says:
October 22, 2013
Lit a candle in memory of Mary Virginia Scott
Bob Godfrey says:
October 23, 2013
I’m heartbroken. Lil Mary was one of my best friends growing up when I was like 10. My heartfelt condolences to her family. A sad loss.
Love Bob & Eileen Godfrey jr
Colleen Russo says:
October 23, 2013
We send our deepest Sympathy to you all. Mark & Colleen Marina Bay Quincy, MA
Lori Donahue says:
October 23, 2013
I was so blessed to marry into this wonderful family and to have a cousin like Mary. She was so special to “Bam-Bam”, Jessica and me. She was beautiful person inside and out. You always felt like a better person for knowing her. I will treasure the precious times with her and telephone calls over the years.
So many wonderful memories but what sticks out the most would be of taking vacations to Disney World or to Cape Cod when the kids were young. We all have such fond memories of those times.
One of my favorite memories was the Christmas with Mary, Rick and the kids. Everyone together in Quincy for Christmas. What a very great time for all of us!
She will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to Rick, Justin, Stephanie, Cassandra, Bridget, Aunt Mary and her brothers and sisters.
Paula Laberge says:
October 23, 2013
I knew Mary from bible study many, many years ago. She was such a kind warm hearted woman. My condolences go out to her wonderful family.