Mary F. O'Dea-King
January 13, 1966 - May 15, 2008

"Still thinking of you..."

"Joe, Catherine, and Sean, I am so sorry for your loss. I recall Mary as a vibrant, energetic young woman who loved her family, and a good time. I remember the time she lived with Nancy and me. I just can't believe that she is no longer with you all. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Beth"

"Joe, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Mary. She was such a nice person and always smiling. We had a nice conversation not to long ago on her front lawn on Green End Ave. My sincere condolonces to your family and her children."

"Dear Ed, Kelly, Ryan, Joe, Sean, and Catherine, I just wanted to let all of you know you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. The service was beautiful yesterday and Mary made sure the sun was shining down on everyone. I admire your strength and courage in getting through a very difficult day and week. As witnessed at the wake and funeral, Mary had many friends from her connections in the community. She will be missed, but the memories of times spent with Mary will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Kerry Conlon"

"Dearest O'Dea-King families, I am an old college friend of Joe's and I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. Magda Skomal"

"Dear King and O'Dea families, Mary and I became friends through our involvement with the Newport Showhouse Guild. She was a wonderful person, with a quick wit that made her so much fun to be around; we shared many laughs. Kelly and Ryan, your Mom was so proud of you. She just beamed when she talked about you, which was all the time. In deepest sympathy, Denyse Conrad"

"Ed & Family... Ed, I always run into you at random locations, and it's always a pleasure to stop, take the time, and talk with you. I met Mary only a few times during those occasions. Please mention her name when we run into each other again, and she will always be in your memories. I'm sorry for your loss. john"

"Joe, Cath, and Sean, I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. To lose one sibling is awful, two is unfathomable. I think of you all often, and wonder how you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I wish I could have been there to express them personally, I'm sorry."

"Mary will be sadly missed. She knew everybody. She would definately be considered a "native" of Newport. I will miss our "coffee" breaks, or for her -"diet coke" breaks, nevermind the "BAP" wing nights. Mary had a great heart and was always there when you needed her in a split second. I've never met a multi-talented person like her. She could do anything, and/or come up with a solution for it. I'm going to miss you very much! Ed, Kelly, Ryan, Joe, Catherine, Sean- Anything you need - just call. You all are in my prayers and thoughts!"

"Dear Kelly & Ryan, I am very sad to hear about the loss of your mother. She will be greatly missed by many people and especially friends & family. This has been a rough time for the King and O'Dea family and hopefully, people will respect that. Everyone needs to stay strong and move on to better times. You Kelly have always been a great friend and have always been there when i was down and right now, we are with you and your family. Many people Including Myself will pray for you every night. Your mother will be dearly missed & I am sorry for what you and your family are going through. Love, One Of Your Second Closest friends, Liam Patrick Blank"

"Sean, Joey and Catherine, I was so very sorry to read of Mary's passing. I have vivid memories of your mother sending Mary out to look for you and her first stop was always at our house!! She was so very sweet and pretty. Having lost David way too soon I understand what you are going through. Keep strong. She'll be in my thoughts and prayers. With my heartfelt sympathy, Jackie"

"Ed, Kelly & Ryan, It is by chance we met and by choice we became friends. What a dynamic person Mary was! I felt I had known her for years though it was only a few. We are deeply saddened by her loss and your beautiful family will remain in our prayers. Please Ed, let me know if there is anything I/we can do ...now or in the future. God bless you."

"Dear Kelly and Ryan, I am profoundly sorry for the loss of your mother. All the best parts of her survive in both of you. I will always remember fondly the time I spent with her and the two of you. I loved being your babysitter! Both of you are two of the sweetest, kindest, smartest, and most beautiful children I have ever cared for and your wonderful mother is responsible for all of those great qualities. I will remember how Mary would always listen if I needed someone to talk to. I will never forget the time I spent with all of you. Love your friend and babysitter, Julie."

"Dear Catherine, Sean, Joey and Mary's family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was so young and I remember her as a very smart, accomplished young lady. You were all a great credit to your wonderful parents. I'll be praying for all of you. Love, Annette Fay"

"Dear O'Dea and King Family, I wanted to let you know how sorry I am about the loss of Mary. At one time we were such great friends. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years, which i will always regret. I will miss her sense of humor, and her big smile and all the fun, crazy times we had together! She was one of a kind!!!! Mary and your family will always be in my prayers. Affectionatley, Maureen"

"Ed, Kelly, Ryan, Joe, Sean, and Catherine, I am very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. With sympathy, Kerry Conlon"

"Ed, Kelly, and Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. We will all miss Mary terribly. Sincerely, Sarah"

"Joe, Sean and Catherine I am so sorry to hear about Mary's passing, it's so hard to loose someone so close. Please know that you all are in mine and my family's prayers. Steve"

"Dear O'Dea and King Family, I want to say how sorry I am about the loss of Mary. She was a wonderful employee here at Clarkin. She was fun to have around the office with her great sence of humor, warm smile and willingness to always help out. She was one of the great ones and will be soarly missed in our office. Mary and all of you will be in my prayers. With sympathy, Barbara Boragine"

"Ed, Kelly, and Ryan, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jenny & RyanShannon, and Jamie Doyle"

"Ed & family, I am so sorry to hear of your incredible loss. Know that there are many people praying for you and please accept my heartfelt condolences."

"Dear Kelly and Ryan, I am so sorry to hear about your your mother. I wish that I was in the area to offer you more support, however I know the both of you well enough to know you will be just fine. Your mother has given you both a very assertive and a very strong personality which I know will help you through this. What happened was not fair to either of you. You did not deserve to be subjected to such painful emotions, but I know that when you overcome them you will aquire the capability to overcome anything in life. I would do anything for both of you and if you ever need anything at all from advice to a tennis partner, I am, and always have been, a phone call away864-8977. Love your friend, Vanessa"

"kelly, i just want to let you know to stay strong and i hope everything is okay. i love you."

"Joe and Family: I was saddened to hear of your loss and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this diffcult time."

"Kelly, I love so much and i always will. You are what i would call strong,a strong person that god wanted to test. And you PAST! Wow am i wierd at thought. I'm hear for you always and when you need some time alone i understand but nothing will make me not love you like a sister or a liam luva.I'm so sorry about your mom, but i know you will get through this and i bet you already have which is great. Love you always Julia a.k.a liam luva"

"Kelly, I love you so much and i always will. You are what i would call strong,a strong person that god wanted to test. And you PAST! Wow am i wierd at thought. I'm hear for you always and when you need some time alone i understand but nothing will make me not love you like a sister or a liam luva.I'm so sorry about your mom, but i know you will get through this and i bet you already have which is great. Love you always Julia a.k.a liam luva"

"Dear O'Dea and King Families, Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary was a good friend. She touched many lives. She will remain in our memories and hearts. Kelly and Ryan, your Mom was a very special person who will always be a part of your lives. God bless, The Pratt Family"

"Kelly, I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person even though I've met her only once. I'm always here for you Kell. If you ever need to talk I'm always a text or phone call away. All your friends are here for you at gaudet. Keep your head up high and be strong. Although this is a rough time,we will all get through it together. Kell, you are one of the greatest friends I've ever had and i love you soo much! You and your family have a special place in my prayers. Ryan stay strong too and Mr. King also. Just keep going forward and we'll get through this. Again, I'm very sorry for your loss and she will be missed dearly. Love one of your closet friends, colby"

"Dear Ed, Kelly, Ryan, Joe, Catherine, Sean and Pattie You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry that you have lost such a special person. Mary was a wonderful friend to me for so many years. I will cherish the memories of our friendship forever. Mary, you will be greatly missed. Love, Cam"

"Dearest Ed, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry about your loss. Please call if you need anything...help with the kids etc. Love and friendship, Erin Walsh-Hebel and family"

"Dear Joe, Please accept our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thought and prayers."

"My Dearest Kelly, I love you so much, you are one of my favorite people and closest friends! I am always here for you. I am so sorry about your mother. I know that no matter what, she loved you and Ryan more than anything. She will always be alive in your heart and soul, and she will stay with you through memories and good times. Gaudet loves you and you have an amazing group of friends who are here to support you through this rough time. We will be here night and day for you. I especially want you to know that I totally understand the feelings going through you, having lost my beloved brother-in-law at a very young age. I can't even beggin to imagine how it is to lose a mother, but I will be here to make you laugh and talk. I love you!!!!! Love Always, Your "cousin", Marisa-Cate"

"Kelly, We are both very sorry for your loss. Your mom was great.She was a Kind women with a kind heart.Our Sympathy goes out to you.If you need us we will always be there for you. Love, Your Friends Amanda and Lexie"

"Dear Sean,Joey and Catherine, I am so sorry to hear of Mary's Passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Mary as very pretty quiet sweet kid. Sincerely, Carol"

"Kelly, although i didnt know your mother i knew you. You and your family can make it through this. Im so sorry. always"

"kelly, hey i know we are not the closest of friends but i understand all the stuff you are going through i just wanted you to know that I am here for you!I am praying for you every day. your friend julia"

"Kelly, Your mother was like a second mother to me she was an wonderful lady. I remember everytime I slept over your house she would make her special potatoes and I remember her always asking us to get her Diet Coke. We had so many good times with her. I will always be here for you whenever you need me. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Your Best Friend Lexie"

"Dearest Joe, We are so very sorry for the loss of your sister. Please know that if there is anyhting we can do, we are always here for you. Love you Always Gloria and Richard Jepson"

"Mr.King, Kelly and Ryan, Mrs. King was an amazing mother, I went to their house almost every day. I will miss her very much. I'm am sorry for your loss. Love, Your Friend Lexie"

"Ed, Kelly and Ryan, I would like to send my most sincere condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers everyday. If you need anything at all please let me know. My Deepest Sympathy, Julie Pinto"

"We knew Mary for many years both through work and socially. We will both miss her greatly and we grieve for her, her children and her family. She was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed."

"Ed, Kelly, Ryan, Joe, Catherine, Sean and Patty - I want to send to you all my heart-felt condolences and express how profoundly saddened I was when I read about Mary's passing. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her. Mary and I would run into each other every now and then over the years. The conversations were short, but we would inevitably end up laughing and we would always walk away smiling. I will miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you strong. Geof Reilly"

"Ed, Kelly, and Ryan, We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Chip and Kathy Parker and family"

"Kelly and family, i am sorry for your loss. i pray for you guys every night. you will get through it. your friend serena"

"Mary will always be remembered for her big heart and whenever someone needed help she was there, I will miss her."

"Ed, Kelly, Ryan, Joe, Catherine, Sean and Patty, I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember the first time I met Mary at the T, about 20 years ago. Who knew someone from Warwick could fit in so well in Newport. Cam, Melissa, Christine and I became instant friends with Mary. We had some great times at the T, on Tilley Ave and at the Alamo. Though I hadn't spoken with Mary in many years, I always knew she would be there if I needed. May you be at peace in His arms Mary with your parents, brother Michael and laughing with Tim, like the old days. Thank you for the memories, I cherish them. God Bless."

"Ed, Kelly & Ryan, We are so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Love Amy and Mike"

"Joe, Sean, Catherine, Ed, Kelly and Ryan; Mary was good friends with Christine my sister and well as all of our family. Mary and Cam were always our favorites at Le Forge, and Mary always made us laugh. I wish you peace and love during this trying time. John Regan"

"Joe, Sean, Catherine, Ed, Kelly and Ryan; My deepest condolences to your family. Mary was a friend for more than 20 years and I will always cherish the memories we shared. Mary would give you the shirt off her back and was always there for her friends. I only wish I could have been there for her. Rest in Peace in Heaven Mary with all those we've lost before us."

"Your loved one left behind a thousand moments that will live in your hearts forever. Please find comfort in Gods word at this difficult time. Acts 24:15, Rev.21:4"

"Catherine and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I know you will cherish the many wonderful memories you have of Mary and will keep her forever in your hearts. Your Stonehill friend, Fran"

"Mary was loved by so many people. I'll always remember the great times we spent together, and I will miss her terribly. She was there for me so many times when I needed her, I only wish I was able to return the favor. God bless you and your family Mary."

"My prayers are with your children and family. I wish I could have been there for you. You will be missed a lot."

"What can I say..I lost my world.  You were and always will be my best fiend.  It will take time, but somehow I will learn to live without your slapstick humor. The times we shared I will cherish.  Im my heart of hearts, I know that you will be OK. I remember when we first met.. I was 10 and you were 11...times flies...We get married, we have kids..and then we got wrinkles..HAHAHASomehow though, through all the years, we always found our way back.  I will always love you for the Mom you were to Kelly & Ryan.  Nobody did it better.  I have so many memories..I could write a book..but that might be scary. When I counted my blessings, I always counted you twice.   I Love You & Miss You! PattiePS...Say Hi to Mom, Dad, & Mike"