Maria Lemaitre:  

CLASS OF 1955
Burnham High SchoolClass of 1955
Northampton, MA

Maria's Story

Maria is from Cartagena, Bolivar. Maria is married. Maria's schools include Burnham High School. She´s had an engagement relationship for almost 4 years starting May 1953, with his future husband a naval officer. His engagement to Manuel Avendaño, Colombia Navy Lieutenant, was held on August 19, 1956, with the participation of their families and delivering rings. .21 December 1957, She at 21, married Manuel, a 25 year old. Naval officer who after 39 years in active duty, rising to the rank of Admiral, Commander in Chief of the Colombian Navy. 1988-1989. Remained married to Manuel for wonderful 55 years and 9 months. Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, sadly Passed Away On September 9 Of 2013 At The 77 years old, in her Cartagena hometown apartment, surrounded by members of his beloved family. María Teresa left three wonderful children: Manuel Jr. 56, aMargarita 55, Miguel 51, all married, and six loving grandchildren, three women and three men. Upon returning to Cartagena, her engagement and commitment to make a home is formalized. With the acceptance of the families, she promised 58 years ago, at the altar of the church, ...Expand for more
to forever remain united in holy matrimony, sincere professing eternal love and with the hope of starting a family. She kept her promises, with Manuel her husband who then built and preserved a beautiful home blessed and delighted by the arrival of their beloved Manuel Jr, Margarita and Miguel and later, by the advent of the cherished daughters in law and sons in law ,Maria Teresa, Carlos Alberto and Alicia Maria. The joyful arrival of our loving grandchildren Carlos Alberto, Kristina, Luisa, Miguel, Maria Andrea and Esteban, her eyes brightened and enlivened the joy of her wonderful home. This magnificent living work is the monument of her everyday love and dedication for her family. With great dignity, wisdom, nobility, and knowledge of the role as the wife of a naval officer, she accompanied her husband in all ranks and positions held in the country and Foreign Service. Possessing a permanent youth that conveyed the simplicity, good humor and human quality, and charming personality Maria Teresa won a host of friends whom remember her with special affection and sympathy. Admiral, Manuel F. Avendaño. Nex time i will send family photos
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