Marinscope The New York Times reports today that Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie has died. Here’s a portion to the NYTs obituary and a link to a story about her time in Sausalito: “Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, … [Read more...] about Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
Obituaries
Life Tribute: Vivian Saavedra
Vivian Saavedra 1939-2022 Vivian Saavedra passed away peacefully May 18, 2022 with family by her side. She was 83. Vivian was born in San Francisco and grew up attending schools in both Sweden and San Francisco. She graduated from San Jose State University and became a well loved … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Vivian Saavedra
Life Tribute: Francis James McGovern
Francis James McGovern May 4, 1934 - Aug. 10, 2022 Francis James McGovern of Novato was born May 4, 1934 in St. Helens, England and died August 10, … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Francis James McGovern
Life Tribute: Brenda Joyce Weidner
Brenda Joyce Weidner April 3, 1940 - June 29, 2022 Brenda Joyce Weidner passed away peacefully in Novato, California at the age of 82 on June 29, 2022, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Brenda was born in Ashley, North Dakota on April 3, 1940, the oldest of 4 children to … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Brenda Joyce Weidner
A county supervisor in the 70s, Denis Rice dies at 90
Marinscope Denis Rice, a county supervisor in the 1970s, died last week at 90. He was one of the first Marin public officials to warn of the growing threat of run-a-way pension liabilities. Rice was a supervisor from 1977 to 1981. He also served on the Tiburon Town Council. … [Read more...] about A county supervisor in the 70s, Denis Rice dies at 90
Life Tribute: Skip Berg didn’t know he couldn’t
Marinscope Harvey “Skip” Berg passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s/Dementia at the age of 80 on January 23rd, 2022. “I didn’t know I couldn’t” was Skip’s favorite saying. That phrase defined his life more than every other attitude. Simply put, Skip lived a life that was … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Skip Berg didn’t know he couldn’t
Life Tribute: Scott was Lifelong Sausalito yachtsman
Malcolm Clifford Scott 1930-2022 Malcolm Clifford Scott was a native San Franciscan. He was born Aug. 23, 1930, to Marion and Alfred Scott. He attended local schools and was an amateur boxer in high school and college. He graduated from California State University, San … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Scott was Lifelong Sausalito yachtsman
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Life Tribute: Catharine Moore Hooper was a Citizen of the World
Catharine Moore Hooper June 26, 1946 - Nov. 3, 2021 Catharine Moore Hooper passed away on Nov. 3, 2021 in San Rafael, California. She was a devoted daughter, “Auntie,” a proud American and a Citizen of the World. She was an adventurous, curious and respectful world traveler, and a faithful … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Catharine Moore Hooper was a Citizen of the World
Life Tribute: Paul D. Terrell, Jr. was a stand-up guy
Paul D. Terrell, Jr. Paul died 3 December 2021 at home of old age. Born 15 February 1928 to Lucy Ryan and Paul D Terrell Sr in Denair, CA, Paul Jr (Sonny) was the first born of 5 children. In his Freshman year at Modesto High he succumbed to the wiles of Grace Mary Brown and they … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Paul D. Terrell, Jr. was a stand-up guy