A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 9 o'clock on Saturday morning in Sacred Heart Church, when Miss Mary W. McRae, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George D. McRae, of 59th Street, and Raphael S. Glynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.J.Glynn, of Michigan Avenue, were united in marriage at a solemn high nuptial Mass. The Rev.Father Leo J.Glynn, brother of the groom, assisted by Father John Ryan, Father J.P.Foley, and Father Bernard Magee, performed the ceremony.

The bride was lovely in a white crepe gown, made princess style with a deep ruffle at the hem and a short train. Her sleeves were long and tight and her short veil fell from a turban cap, caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses. Mrs.Edward Connell, her matron of honor, was attired in pale blue mousseline de soie, with which she wore a pink picture hat and pink lace gloves and carried pink roses, larkspur and gypsophelia.

James F.Glynn, brother of the groom, was best man and the ushers were William A.McRae and Edward F.Connell. Mrs.McRae, mother of the bride, was gowned in a Navy blue ensemble with white accessories and the groom's mother, Mrs.Glynn, wore a blue and white- printed chiffon and a blue hat.

Following the wedding ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served the immediate families at the Hotel Niagara. Covers were laid for 25 guests at the brides table, which was centered with a wedding cake. An informal reception was held at the home of the bride's parents from 2 to 4 o'clock. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion with seasonable flowers. Assisting Mrs.McRae were Mrs.J.B.Wile, and Mrs.Helen Allen. Out-of-town guests included Mrs.Martha Wilcox of Williamsport, Pa.

Mrs. and Mrs. Glynn left Saturday on a trip to Detroit, Michigan, and will be a home after June 23 in Stephenson Avenue.

Parties given for Mrs.Glynn before her marriage included a linen shower by Mrs.Edward Connell, variety showers by Mrs.Leonard Allen, Mrs.J.K.Borneman, Mrs.William Wayland and Mrs.Herbert Michel, the girls of the Gilman Fanfold office, a china shower given by Miss Beth Hooper, a personal shower given by the Misses Emme Johnson and Barbara Parker, parties given by the Fidella class and choir of the Bacon Memorial Church.

Dudley Avenue, Westfield - 1979

45th Anniversary Group June, 1979

Ray and Mary on their 45th Anniversary

June 9, 1979

Those who signed the Guest Book:

Ellie and Neil Koop ; Curt and Avis Frantz ; Doris and Ed Stilwell ; George and Louise White ; Barbara Soriento John and Mary Anderson ; Mary Fitzgerald ; Kay and Joe Crowley ; Adeline and Arthur Muller ; Catherine and John Hollan ; Monica Collins ; Frances and Pete Cagnassola ; Theresa Grillo ; Ruth and Leon Avakian ; Kay Bennett ; Dale and Bernie Thomas ; Lois and Phil Capobianco ; Lucy and Emil Gansereit ; Grace and Tom Grant ; Russ and Alice Maloney ; Joe and Betty Kresse ; Gladys and Jack Somers ; Rog and Jan McQuaid ; Rowland and Carmalyn Cook ; Aase and Jerry Ferry ; Priscella and Russell Todd ; Florence and Vic Kruse ; Marie Byrne ; Sister Katherine Byrne ; Loretta and Dan Ryan ; Elizabeth Kern ; Dorothy Meeker ; Lillian McCue ; Joseph P. Streppi ; John G. McRae ; Marion McRae ; Carolyn M. Dooley ; Jack Kane ; Barry J. McRae ; Lynne and Paul Brandtlow ; Kay and Kim Kimmell ; Bill and Debbie McRae ; Mr.&Mrs.A.E.Schilling ; John and Gloria Martin ; Florence and Ken Martin ; Martin D. Bergan, Jr. ; Virginia A. Egenes ; Jack and Nancy Meeker ; Father George E. Byrne (with Love) ; Bob Stalknecht ; Gertrude and Toney McCrann ; Marguerite Playford ; Winifred Debbie ; Joan and Bob Vivian ; Edna Minogue ; Margorie T. Bergan "Margie" ; Martin D. Bergan "Marty" ; Sister Regina Cordis ; Msgr Leo J. Glynn.

Ray and Mary a "Snapshot" of their life

Ray Glynn having been employed by the Gilman-Fanfold Company in Niagara Falls, relocated to New Jersey in 1935. The Regional office for the Company was in Newark (Broad Street). The company later merged with American Salesbook Company to form Moore Corporation Ltd. He became District Manager in Newark, later Ray took over for Moore in New York City as first a District and later a Regional Sales manager. When he retired from Moore, he had served for about forty years. During his years with Moore he was often recognized for his sales and managerial accomplishments.

Ray and Mary lived in East Orange, Warren, Fanwood and finally, Westfield. From 1940 until 1982, Westfield was their home.Ray commuted daily to Newark and New York City on the then Central Railroad of New Jersey (the old "Jersey Central"). For many years they were members of the Holy Trinity Church (Westfield Avenue). In later years they became members of the new parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scotch Plains. Both Ray and Mary took up golf later in life and it became a passion for both of them. They joined the Echo Lake Country Club in 1944 and participated fully in all the Club's activities. Ray later served on the Board of Governors for the Club. Mary was intimately invovled with the Girls Scouts of America, Washington Rock Council for many years. In the 1950's Ray got involved with "Barbershoppers" (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc.). Later he became the recognized "expert" on the category of "Stage Presence" and authored the guidelines for that category used throughout the worldwide chapters of the Society. He was selected as a "Category Speclialist" and International Judge. He traveled widely (especially after his retirement from Moore) to serve on Judging panels - Coast to Coast (and Canada). Posthumously, he was elected to the Mid-Atlantic District "Hall of Fame" for his contributions to the Society.

Ray Glynn, International Judge/Category Specialist, SPEBSQSA, Inc.

Ray and Mary finally moved from their Arrowwood Drive residence in late 1982. They found a retirement community "Rossmoor" which suited them. They quickly became involved in the activities of that community. They continued with their golf and bowling at Echo Lake and they joined a morning bowling league (bowling was another activity which they both enjoyed). Sadly, on February 23, 1983, Ray collapsed right after completion of his bowling. He suffered a massive coronary - he was 76. Mary came to live with her children - first in Westfield and later, in Pleasantville. As her condition worsened she was admitted to a Nursing facility - Our Lady's Residence, Pleasantville. She died peacefully on December 12, 1997 while at the home of her daughter, Mrs.Sheila Andes. She would have been 93 her next birthday

FAIRVIEW CEMETERY, WESTFIELD, NJ

Selected "Snapshots" of Ray, Mary & Family

Ray c.1913

Ray c.1928

Thanks to Judy Baillargeon for this photo of the NF High School's Debate Club- 1924

Ray "Rafe" Glynn is in the front right

NF HIGH SCHOOL 1922-1926 AND VIEWS OF NIAGARA FALLS

Mary, Sheila & Michael in Warren, NJ -1938

TUTTLE PARKWAY, 1952

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - 1957

George McRae and Mary McRae, Ray, Sheila, Mary, Fr.Leo, Mary Carroll

ST.JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, EMMITTSBURG, MARYLAND - 1959

 

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