Obituary of Marianne Alice Cummings
Marianne Alice Cummings (née Hasler), 80, passed away peacefully in Grapevine, Texas on Saturday, December 14th after an extended illness.
Marianne was born July 22, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, the only child of Dr. Robert and Marian Hasler.
Marianne graduated from the University of Buffalo with Honors, where she was an active member of Theta Chi and served as President of the Panhellenic Council. Marianne married Robert (“Bob”) Cummings in 1961 and together they raised three children. After sending the last child off to college, Marianne and Bob relocated to Bedford, where they lived happily for the past 30+ years surrounded by family and friends.
Marianne was a lifelong homemaker and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She was known for her warmth, kindness, and generosity, and her hospitality was legendary. She was a gifted cook and a gracious host and there was always a place at Marianne’s table for extra guests.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Bedford, Texas.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
2630 West Fwy, Suite 100, Ft. Worth, TX 76102 www.alz.org/northcentraltexas
Survivors: Husband Robert Cummings of Bedford; son William Cummings (and daughter-in-law Paula) of Hartford, Connecticut; daughters Karen Wright (and son-in-law Michael) of Bedford, and Alicia McGlinchey (and son-in-law Kevin) of Dallas, as well as 8 grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
