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				<title>Book of Memories for Montrue Ann Stoner Collins</title>
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			<title>Condolence From Catherine Herz Dwyer</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A letter for Montrue’s family,
Montrue and I were childhood friends. We met at our graded school, Miss Collings School. We shared a love of horses and spent hours at Mayfair Stables grooming, feeding and riding our beloved favorites—Pretty Boy, Yankee, Toots, Champ and Peaches. Our mothers would drop us off there for the day and we were in heaven, never eating, raiding the soda machine and coming home tired, hungry and smelly. We lived at each other’s houses. Rosemary would cook us the most amazing food—meatballs, “meatloaf surprise”(oozing with cheese), pancakes and French toast. She also gave us the run of the tiny kitchen on Eustis Avenue, which I’m sure was a mistake as I don’t remember ever cleaning up after ourselves.  
The Stoner’s house was filled with beautiful antiques. I particularly remember a primitive pine dry sink and Montrue’s canopy bed.  Rosemary’s taste was exquisite and I’m sure Montrue inherited her eye for clothing and furnishings from her mother. The basement was our playground where we watched Bandstand, danced, smoked cigarettes (yes, way too young!), hula hooped and entertained boys. 
We didn’t have Christmas at our house, so the Stoners shared theirs with me. Montrue reminded me when we reconnected on Facebook that I had a miniature Christmas tree in my bedroom closet. That’s how desperately I wanted Christmas! She also confessed that she had a big crush on my older brother, Matt.  I thought she was so lucky to have 2 younger brothers, Bill and Broderick.
I obviously never forgot Montrue because one day about three years ago it occurred to me that Montrue was such an unusual name that I might find her on Facebook.  I typed in Montrue Stoner and BOOM, there she was. I sent her a message and she immediately wrote back filling me in on the past 50+ years. I was so excited to find her and follow her funny, smart posts, the photos of her home in Chatham, the dogs, her shoes and meals. I knew that if we lived closer we’d still be friends. It never, never crossed my mind that we wouldn’t see each other again. 
July 4th we moved back to Newport, RI from Vermont for the summer. We drove past the Stoner house on the way to the beach and it was for rent. I said to my husband, “Wouldn’t it be wild if Montrue and Bill rented that house if they visited Newport?” Mind you, I hadn’t been online for several days because of moving. On the 6th I went on Facebook to read Bill’s post. I must have read it ten times before it sank in. I read every post trying to figure out how she died. I found her obituary and read it over and over. 
My heart breaks for all of you. Rosemary, how unbearable to lose your beautiful , spirited daughter. Bill, she wrote me that she had a wonderful husband “who works way too hard”.  I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. May your memories, your pets, your friends and family give you strength and peace. 
I will always remember my friend, Montrue.     With sincerest sympathy,  Cathy Herz Dwyer]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:59:12 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Pat DuPre Gilbert</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Oh Montrue. I have so many memories of you and us through the many years. We did so many crazy funny things as the gang of three. I can still hear your laugh. That will never fade in my heart. Love you too much and miss you more. You are in heaven now. Sometime we will meet again. You really had it all with Bill. I am glad you did. He was your rock and you were is funny bone.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:53:25 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Mike, Ginger &amp; Nick Jones</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Montrue and Bill made us feel so welcome to Chatham...a town that is known for notputting out the welcome mat for strangers. Montrue especially made extra efforts toschool us in the idiosyncracies of certain people...she could not suffer a fool....but we know for a fact that no one cared more for making Chatham a better place than she did...despite its shortcomings........thank you for making our five year stay in Chatham better..... and thank you for being a wonderful person to so many people......]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:11:39 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Monika Norcross, Bark River Michigan</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Where to begin? She was amazing. An instant friend, tho we never got to meet in person. We shared tons of laughs over the years. She talked to me of her Salukis and her rescue work...the awful stuff too that she had to do. We shared a love of Biggie Dabba and Cavaliers. I was having a difficult time taking photos of my new puppy, and without a moment's thought she told me she would ship me out one that she got but never used. Then I got a intro into the Fed Ex world and to this day, I think of her when I ship Fed Ex. Montrue, you lead an incredible life. Bill, my heart breaks for you as I was widowed myself from my one true love. When Twinkies return to the market later this month, I'm going to stick a candle in it and light it for you. I will miss you terribly, and Bill please know that you have the entire Cavalier community at your fingertips for whatever you need whenever. You are apart of our lives too, just as much as Mon and Biggie.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:29:24 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From marycannon</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear family,Iam so sorry for your loss.The Bible promise that one day the dead will be restored to life by means of aresurrection[JOHN5,28-29.Ihope this promise bring the family ameasure of hope]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:55:16 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Marilyn LaBrache Brown</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Such a bright star shines up in the sky tonight. Safe travels my very dear friend! You are a one-of-a-kind brilliant being, and will be SO missed by all the people who loved you dearly. I will miss our silly e-mails and our long phone calls. Love you so much monpoo!! I am blessed by having known you, my friend. Thank you for being a part of my life......Marilyn]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:59:27 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Beth Coney</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear Bill, I am so sorry for your loss.  Montrue loved you so, she spoke of you constantly.  She loved you, her dear dogs, her friends. She graced our lives with honesty, love and fun. She forgave me for having only Borzoi, not Saluki. We shared our love of horses. Our world will be a quieter place without her, but a better place because of her.  Peace and love to you, dear friend, and to Bill and your family.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 15:22:10 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Diane Divin</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We will all miss this incredibly strong and feisty woman.  Whether she was talking about Salukis or her family or her B&B, she did it with passion.   Heaven will be a livelier place now!]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:28:18 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Catherine Comroe</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Such a tragic loss.  I'm so sorry.  The saluki world is forever changed.  Such a lovely, strong and vivacious woman.....  Rest in peace Montrue.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 11:51:05 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Memorial Candle lit by Kathy Lipps</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jeff and Kathy Lipps, Windrush Salukis]]></description>			<category>Memorial Candles</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 08:55:59 EDT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Georgia Button]]></description>			<category>Memorial Candles</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:34:45 EDT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Georgia Button]]></description>			<category>Memorial Candles</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:34:11 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Christy Berry</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bill, thinking of you and wishing I could be with you.  You said that Montrue was always laughing at us, but she made me laugh every day.  I will never forget her, her laugh, her thoughtfulness and her friendship.  I just can believe it.  Someday M and I will finally have that drink together and follow it with a Mallomar and Twinkie!  Sending lots of love and support.  xo]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 23:57:44 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Memorial Candle lit by Carol  Tandy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Carol " Cookie " Tandy]]></description>			<category>Memorial Candles</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:31:37 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Elizabeth Huffman</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am so sorry for your loss, but just think how much more interesting heaven has become since Montrue's arrival there.  She will certainly liven things up just as she did here with her family and friends.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:17:24 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Story shared: Life with Montrue</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I remember, well over a decade ago, receiving an invitation from a group of saluki enthusiasts to join a chat list called tazi.  I was curious and signed up.  Montrue was a member of that list and I grew to love her.  She was always there with a quick wit and humor.  She was entertaining and wise.  Even though I am a bit awkward and boring, she always included me in her private correspondence and if I had heard something that needed to be clarified, I always knew I could call Montrue for the straight scoop.

She loved people.  She was the ultimate hostess.  She always extended invitations to anyone to come and visit with her and Bill.  I regret that  I didn't take her up on that, but I have heard that she rolled out the red carpet to her friends and went all out for them.  I believe that about her.

She was proud of her home and garden.  She would send us photos of the Koi pond and the gorgeous plants that she had as well as the remodeling that she and Bill had done on the Chatham home.  

She would complain about the way some of the neighbors treated their pets.  She was very much the true animal advocate.

When she worked on an Saluki Club of America committee, she did so with her whole heart.  

She would make us laugh with her references to making evil doers "see Baby Jesus". 

I could go on and on but the time I spent talking to and spending time with Montrue has enriched my life and I am looking forward to spending more time with her in the ages to come when we meet up again beyond the rainbow bridge.]]></description>			<category>Shared Photos</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:45:13 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Sharon &amp; Bruce Wilson</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Part of Judith Myrer's "Omega Family," we became friends with Montrue in the very early 80's.  We talked a lot, laughed a lot, competed against each other, sometimes handled for each other, and all because of our shared love of Salukis.  She was such a champion for the breed.  Montrue loved Salukis...second only to her dear husband and soul-mate Bill.  The loss of her leaves our hearts broken, for she will surely be missed.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:05:25 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Laura D Young</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bill, Biggie, Saga and Hottie There are no words to say how sorry I am for your loss and our loss. 7 years ago I needed a mentor an honest friend I reached out and Montrue Stoner-Townsend took my hand with both of hers. She was always there for me. The time I spent with you all in Chatham has been one of the sweetest and warmest memories of my life. I dearly love Montrue and can never repay the kindness and support she showed me. She spent hours pouring out her years of experience in horses and dogs to me. Her wicked humor could always brighten my toughest days. Her generosity overwhelming. Through everything thing she was always a Lady in the truest meaning of a lady. She so adored you Bill. Her last email to me not long ago spoke of how wonderful you have been through everything. Sending you all much love. My heart is breaking, I had hoped to spend at least one more afternoon on the porch just talking with her. 
 Sending you all my love and warmest sympathy. She will have a multitude of greetings at the rainbow bridge. If there is ever anything I can do, please let me know. Laura D Young, Breezy (Hottie's sister) Cleo and Chi who might not be here without Montrues advice and help.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:46:59 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Lee Canalizo</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mike, Montrue and I go back so many years to her very early days with her Pucca and the Brogan family.  Mike helped her become an expert and confident handler.  Later she and her beautiful  white's were a force to recon with in the ring. Glamour personified!  Whatever she did was done with panache !  We will not soon forget this beautiful blonde dynamo...rest in peace, my dear friend.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:07:47 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Sharon Walls</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Montrue was a true friend in the most real sense of the word.  When Mark moved from California to Long Island for work, Montrue helped him find a place to live and befriended him.  Later when I finally moved across country to join him and then a couple of weeks later Mark was sent to Australia for 8 months for training, Montrue took me under her wing and helped me adapt to living in Copiague.  Lots of Friday night pizza parties and spirited conversation.  We shared shopping expeditions, and I introduced Montrue to the wonders of Costco.  I attended my first Westminster dog show with Montrue.  We worked together to help raise big $$ for Saluki Health Research - she being the PR publicity maven and me being the fiscal accountability cornerstone.  We also worked together on the Saluki Club of America Board of Directors, as well as on several SCOA projects/committees.  While we often had dissenting point of view which led to spirited discussions, she was open to seeing my point of view and agreeing to disagree.  Montrue LIVED her life - embracing it's pleasures and coping with it's difficulties.  That's how I will remember her - as a vivacious force of nature who lived and enjoyed her life on her terms.  Godspeed, Montrue.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:47:26 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Gayle Nastasi</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It was 1981. I walked toward the ring with my first Saluki pup, at his first show, knowing no one, nervous, shy.  There was this willowy blonde lady with a handsome blonde dog on her lead.  She welcomed me, made me laugh, helped me relax, and made me feel like "one of the crowd".  Montrue and I, though time and distance drew us apart and back together many times, remained friends.  Those two cream Saluki boys, Hammer and Yoda, are, I am sure, still playing together "ringside" in the world of heavenly dog shows.  Now, Montrue laughs and plays beside them again.

Bill and family, my heart breaks with your loss.  I hope the knowledge that Montrue brought laughter and friendship to so very many people, and their hounds, brings you some comfort.  Our prayers are with you.
--Gayle Nastasi and family]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:10:43 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Sue Smith</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear Bill and Family:  Montrue was one in a million.  She brought not only humor, but enduring style and sophistication to the world.  While I was never able to meet her in person, I considered her a friend.  While our world is not as bright a place with her passing, heaven is much brighter now.

Sue]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:52:54 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Condolence From Lin Hawkyard</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What can one say about Montrue - vivacious, wicked sense of humour,great sense of style, outspoken, kind and generous. She was a true champion of Salukis, working so very hard on health committee's both in the US and Canada to try to eradicate hemangiosarcoma in the breed. Her love of her life was Bill, but her Salukis were her second love. She leaves behind so very many broken hearted friends who loved her with the same passion that she loved them. She will be greatly missed by us all. 

Sincere condolences to Bill, her mother and all her family on such a great loss. 

A look up into the sky will reveal a very bright new star, looking down on us all. 'til we meet again (when I am sure there will be more fireworks between us), God Speed Montrue.]]></description>			<category>Condolences</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:51:31 EDT</pubDate>
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