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Mother Earth and the Friends of Wissatinnewag lost a wonderful and
caring friend on June 26th, 2006. Laurie Wirt passed away
early Monday, June 26 following a kayaking accident on Saturday, June
24, on the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado. She was comforted by her
family and dear friends. She is survived by her husband Kirk Vincent,
and siblings Betsy Wirt and Ted Wirt. Ted serves on the Board of
Directors for the Friends of Wissatinnwag.
Laurie's New England Service will be this
Sunday, August 13, 2006 9AM
at the Tower Hill Botanical Gardens in
Boylston Massachusetts.
Directions:
Rt 290 Boylston Exit to
Rt 140 North 3 mi. to
Rt 70 North 1 Mi. to
R. on French Dr.
Tower Hill Entrance on Left
Laurie was raised in Boylston, Massachusetts and studied geology at
Amherst College and hydrology at the University of Arizona. She was
passionate about life and enjoyed working and playing in the outdoors.
Laurie had a particular passion for the Verde River in Arizona. She
completed a 10 year published federal report just a few months ago in
support of the health of that river. Laurie shared her expertise in
hydrology with the Friends of Wissatinnewag as part of the research done
on the protection of the 10 acres of the White Ash Swamp. Her
contribution was essential in helping public officials understand the
connection the 10 acres has with the watershed of the Connecticut River.
We honor her intelligence, commitment, and appreciation of our natural
world, and her dedication to making a difference. The example she has
set for all of us will not be forgotten, and our prayers go with her as
she moves on to the realm of the spirits.
Those wishing to send flowers, or to make a donation, might consider
contributing in Laurie's name to the Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort
Lowell, Tucson, Arizona, 85719.
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