Mary Vande Velde (nee Thompson), age 88, passed away on Sunday, April
25, 2021. Wife of the late Harry J. Vande Velde, Jr. Beloved Mother of Harry J. Vande Velde III (Paula), Beth Grohe (Jere), and John D. Vande
Velde (Liz). Grandmother of Emily Szy (Steve), Abigail Vande Velde (Pat Gallagher), Mary Elizabeth Klopp, Ian Vande Velde, and Case Vande
Velde. Great-Grandmother of Olivia, George, and Martin Szy. Daughter of the late John I. and Margaret (nee Kelly) Thompson. Sister of Anne
Thompson (deceased), Margaret McCaskey (Jim – deceased), Suzanne Mahon (Bill – deceased), Kay Zellmer (deceased) (Ted – deceased), Sheila Mahon, Barbara Heffernan (Jim), and Francine Andrews (Bob – deceased). Sister-in-law of Marianne Masterson (Jim – deceased), James (Diane – deceased), and John Vande Velde (deceased). Dearest Aunt and Great
Aunt of many.
Mary was an educator in the Diocese of Cleveland (St. Clement, St. Luke and LCA) for decades. She loved teaching. Along with teaching, Mary was a beautiful artist, avid bridge player, and enjoyed volunteering at a variety of organizations.
Mary loved life and modeled that behavior in everything she did. She never met a stranger.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, May 15th, St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1212 Bunts Road, Lakewood, 44107.
Family suggests Memorial contributions to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, 3501 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44111-2998.