Gay Edwards Reetz, Longtime Community Contributor, Dies October 10, 2013
Oct. 16, 2013: Gay Edwards Reetz, a longtime, active contributor to the Bronxville community, passed away on October 10, 2013. She leaves behind her children, Gary and Karin; John; Clyde; Douglas and Julie; Nina Richter; and many wonderful grandchildren.
Fifty-six years ago, Gay Reetz packed up four children, along with a St. Bernard dog named Betsy, and moved to Bronxville. Soon there were six children, a large porch, and a VW bus.
A graduate of Elmira College, after raising her six, she earned a master's degree from Manhattanville College, going on to teach in the Scarsdale public schools for over 30 years.
Hundreds of children were touched by "the Gay Reetz Way." A lifelong volunteer, she served her church, her village, and her country on countless committees, councils, and boards, a preceptor to her children and family at large.
The lamp she lit still burns in the five children, 10 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and the village she loved. "For God alone my soul waits in silence, from Him comes my salvation."
A memorial service was held at The Reformed Church of Bronxville on Tuesday, October 15.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Reformed Church of Bronxville or Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care.
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