Contributions to the tribute of Marie L. Adair

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Aunt E, what are we going to do without you? Your beautiful smile, your amazing advice. All of our yummy Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners filled with laughter and happiness. Our Cape May trips! Our shopping trips. You have left a hole in our hearts. We miss you so much.

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Rosemarie Valentine, PhD, PsyD posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

When an amazing Educational Colleague and close friend leaves us, this leaves that impact on those students, co-workers, and friends they also knew, taught, while also leaving those positive -classroom connections-with those influences on our own personal growth. This also, highlighting those specific-shared successes that these amazing human-beings also, mastered with heart and those of great human compassion-this was Marie (as well as Mr. Adair), being both-those remarkable trail-blazers in Education. Their passion for "Teaching and Mentoring," inspired both Student, Colleagues, and our own Vineland Public Schools. Being incredible, inspiring, and spiritually uplifting people their dedication, mentoring ethics, and advice given when needed too, were so valuable to my career both in Education/Teacher while also working on the Substance Abuse Team/Child Study Team, School Psychologist-now Retired in Delaware. In also, honoring Marie's Legacy of those words shared, her wisdom -with those heartfelt messages imparted-A Quote from Winne The Pooh-"How Lucky I Am To Have Something, That Makes Saying -Good-Bye, So Hard-It Has Been Carrying Me Through This Time Of Sorrow." Marie's Educational Services, deeds of love so well given, and done with that devotion through those years, is that "True Reflection" of her great Spirit and I was honored to have been a part of it. May her spirit find eternal peace and rest, and may her memory live on, and in every heart that she so, generously touched and loved best. Under her leadership roles with New Jersey ASCD, Marie still guided me with my Research Work with APA( American Psychological Association), and we know that wherever a beautiful soul has been-there is also, a trail of beautiful memories. In memory of her life so graciously, and beautifully lived with her "heart" that deeply loved best. My condolences on your loved one's passing, and may their memory bring you comfort, sustenance and grace, that healing in these days ahead. We only part to meet again -one day. Such Educator's as Marie plant seeds that grow forever, that affect eternally, and their influences (Mr. Adair too), are a continuation for life. Marie's everyday "Teamwork" at Vineland Public Schools-simply made those work days brighter. With kindness, her powerful mentorship attributes -it was always Marie's presence and wisdom, along with those experiences acquired in this Field of Education, that always made a huge difference in those Classrooms. That legacy she left behind was not in those "Projects" completed & mastered well but, in the confidence she instilled in every person, and those team-members she guided and also led. May she rest in peace, and may Marie's loving efforts be remembered with respect and much love. Marie always brought with heart-light, her genuine, caring, wisdom and professionalism, into every-day with human compassion within those classroom settings- at the Vineland School District. Her "soft-spoken- voice captivating those hearts, mind, and spirits to tuning in and in listening in- "Acquiring New Wisdom and New Knowledge." Until We Meet Again Dear Friend, and Colleague.

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Donald Forcinito posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

I will always remember Marie as such a kind, generous, and gentle person. As a colleague of her late husband, John, I met Marie many years ago. Over the years, I had the good fortune to share many pleasant conversations with her at various college gatherings. My life is richer for having known her. I truly believe that she and John are together again. God bless them both. -Don Forcinito

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JUDITH BROWNE posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

I remember Marie as a woman who gave 110% to her teaching profession and the teachers with whom she interacted. She had a warm smile and demeanor. She was always meticulously dressed and quaffed. She had an enthusiasm for her profession with a keen interest in helping teachers achieve success. She is a woman who impacted me as a teacher. Judy Browne

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Brenda Keller posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

My deepest sympathy to the family. I will always remember Marie and smile. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten

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Kristin uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

My deepest sympathies to Paula and family. I was so blessed to have Marie in my life for over 40 years. She was so intelligent, so gracious, so kind. She touched, and will be missed by so many people. Love, Kristin

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Dawn M Taylor Magee lit a candle

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

I will always cherish all the wonderful memories we shared at the beach. Aunt E will be missed dearly.

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The family of Marie L. Adair uploaded a photo

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Marie L. Adair

1944 - 2026