Message: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message: Dear Nancy and Richard, What sweet and lasting memories I have of your dear mother and our friend Marguerite. We were neighbors and shared the love of music through the Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts Orchestra and Chorus (BAFFA). Marguerite's love of her violin showed in her excitement to practice and learn a new piece of music, often practicing for hours in her living room. I often drove her to rehearsal (when she would let me) and what wonderful chats we would have about our children and grandchildren, the moon and stars and various constellations, as we drove to Bayport. We had lunch together one day in New York when we had gone in to a concert, and yes, she did enjoy a glass of wine. I remember her love of food and it's preparation in her kitchen. But the most wonderful memory is that of stopping by one evening as she was preparing to have her dinner. She always set up a small table in her living room, table cover and all, to enjoy a full course dinner and listen to her music as she ate alone, happy as could be. Marguerite's passion and warmth was contagious. All who knew her, loved her. She led a long and beautiful life. She will always be in my heart. Fondly, Barbara

Message: My deepest sympathy to all the Sailors and relatives for their loss. Marguerite Sailor was incredible! I have known her daughter Nancy since the end of sixth grade, so my memories of Mrs. Sailor also go way back. One thing for sure was how deeply Mrs. Sailor loved her family and how thrilled and excited she was about all their activities and accomplishments! She had an amazing zest for life (a quality Nancy shares). I remember calling their house, or perhaps it was even their boat, when they had been sailing, and she was exclaiming over how there had been a slender crescent of moon hanging over their boat, balancing in such a perfect way! And then she started telling me about a new recipe for chocolate mousse she had just found and how it was "burning a hole" in her till she could try it! I remember her being so enthusiastic about an Ysaye violin piece she was learning! At her granddaughter Delyth's christening reception, I remember she had a kind of smock with big pockets in the backyard and in one pocket she was carrying a just-published book by a relative (Marylou?) and she was so energetically delighted telling me about it! These are just some memories and the last one is an earlier one: of arriving in the driveway of the family house on Durkee Lane to pick up Nancy - and, looking through the big front window, seeing the beautiful sight of the Sailors playing chamber music in their living room!

Message: I wish I could have spent more time with Marguerite, an amazing person and mother of my dear friend.

Message: So sorry for your loss, Dick and Nancy. She was such a wonderful woman; talented, warm, intelligent and always so helpful and giving. I will share some memories later.

Message: Marguerite was a dear friend. Always kind, loving, and generous. She will be greatly missed.

Message: I am very saddened by Marguerite's passing. She was a dear orchestra friend.

Message: I am sorry for your loss. Marguerite was such a good person. She will be missed by all.

Message: Thank you all for the kind words about my mother. Please add memories or stories to this web site.