Joe Sheaff - "I am so sorry to hear about Fay. She was a great person and a good friend in High School. Thanks so much for keeping all of us informed. I look forward to the next reunion."

"Fred, Anne's sister and husband are coming to Santa Maria that day so I can't come to the service. Please give my regards to everyone. The thing I remember about Fay is that she loved sports and was one aggressive athlete. If she were in High School today, with all the sports available to girls, she'd probably be an All American. I remember how proud she was at our last reunion at the football game - her grandson played in the game. I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the class in a couple of years if not sooner. Joe"

Ron Hartsough - "Thank you Fred, though I would have preferred a different message, but it is good of you to get the word out. Any further details or family info? I had imagined that she would be attending the `10th anniversary of all of our passings. I will check my memorabilia for Fay info and will send it to Judy. God bless Fay as well as the rest of us. Best Regards."

John Hall - "Good morning Fred - Thanks for letting me know about Fay. I have a very distinct and funny remembrance about Fay.- Her inscription in my year book says it all - John " don't let the potty mouse bite your bumpy."

"Hi Fred and Sandy- Even though it's a sad event it's so nice to here the voices from the past like you guys, Tom [Hannan] , and Nancy [St. Clair] who were very much a part of my Acalanes years. John"

Jay Bridges - "Thanks, Fred."

"Fred: I will be at Tahoe on the 18th. Too bad, but life goes on. Best, Jay"

Ann Clayton Murtha - "Hi Fred, thanks for the info, I had spoken with Fay and more recently with Patsy Sherman who updated me on the tragic state of affairs. Any way, here is a funny memory: Fay and I were in GAA at Acalanes and both girl jocks of sorts. We decided to do something different for a semester (or year, can't remember) and we took Dance with Millicent Hamburger. Well, we were both rather klutzy and laughed a lot,, called ourselves the giggle girls, as we tried to do the modern dance thing with our non-dance physical structures! Remember always her wit, smile and laughter, despite some difficult issues at home. Such a courageous, brave, funny and kind person until the end, so I hear. Will be at her service of sharing in love and spirit on Thursday, July 18th."

"Hi, no, should have said "in love and spirit only"....would love to be there in person but alas, not able to do so. Would that I could, but hope you make it...she was such a special person. Take care, Ann"

Marilyn Montgomery Finn - "Oh no!"

Sue Panella Steele - "Thanks for the information about Fay Cady Burford..I have fond memories of our high school years together--she was a "off the wall" kind of gal!! I will not be able to attend her celebration of life on the 18th..If you get information on an address where a card could be sent or if the family is asking for a donation to an organization instead of flowers,I would appreciate if you could forward to me..Thanks."

Nancy St. Clair - "Oh no, I just loved Fay. May she rest in peace.

Tom Hannan - "Like John, I well remember the "potty mouse". Fay was to this day one of the most memorable human beings I have known with great affection. Another story of her's I can't get out of my mine is the shaggy shaggy dog story she told about the "rary". It seems the rary was a love-able creature who after lengthy adventures arrives at the edge of a cliff where an evil doer threatens repeatedly to push the rary over the cliff. The rary protests so forcefully by saying "no, no, don't" etc. that the evil doer asks "why not" to which the rary replies "it's a long way to Tipperary". I agree Nancy, may she rest in peace."

"Thanks Fred, I had several classes with Fay and we shared a lot of laughs - she was very simpatico, funny and smart at the same time. I guess we should "ask not for whom the bell tolls" from here on out. I don't know if I will be able to make it, but if you and Sandy are going to be there I will try. Best, Tom"

Pat Bacon Brothen - "Thanks Fred, Fay was a cool lady. She was nice to everyone as far as I can remember. We had a great time with her at the tenth reunion when she was married to Chris Burford. Something funny happened but I don't remember what it was....only that there were a lot of laughs between us. I was so impressed when I found out that she became an artist. I hope in heaven we all have time to get better acquainted with all the people we've enjoyed through the years. We will all remember you Fay with fondness for being such a warm hearted and fun person."

Diane Barrows Phelan - "Thanks so much for keeping me in the loop. Sorry to hear of Fay's passing. May she rest in peace."

Judie Miner Hockel - "I can't contribute to the photos and anecdotes. I didn't know Fay at all after Acalanes, and barely knew her while we were there. But I remember her from the Rally Committee as a beautiful, energetic, enthusiastic, rock solid young woman who I admired. She should have been here a lot longer. My condolences to her family!"

Larry Peterson - "Thanks Fred. Sorry to hear the sad news about Fay. When I think back about her, it brings on a smile. That's a nice legacy . I'll let Joan Whelan-Jessup know. Larry"

Kathy Young Husar - "I was so sorry to hear of Fay's passing . She was a warm and funny gal. When I was a freshman at Acalanes, she made my life a whole lot easier by being my friend and helping me along the rocky frosh road. I'll never forget her for that and for her friendship. Wish we could come for the service, but have obligations we can't ignore. I'll be thinking of all the love and good memories that will be flowing there that day. I'm sure she'll be amongst you all and enjoying it along with you, her friends."

Roberta Miles Dunham - "Thank you everyone for sharing your memories of Fay. I think of her as the one you could count on to enliven any gathering. She was always doing something off the wall that made everyone laugh. I also have a perfect picture in my mind of her dancing. What was it called? The bop? And I loved that she was so genuine. Her watercolors are beautiful! Will try to be there next Thursday."

Diane Bregar Vafis - "I am so sorry to hear about Faye. She was always so much fun and never let anyone take anything too seriously. Wish I could make the gathering."

David Loofbourrow - "Thank you for the email - I had heard from Betty that she wasn't well but still very sad to read that she is gone. She had such a great smile and laugh ! I will be there on the 18th."

Linda Wilkinson Orear - "Thank you for letting so many of Fay's friends know of her passing. I hope her family sees all of the lovely and funny remembrances. Your message was a very kind and thoughtful gift for her family. I remember her as a funny and loyal friend to so many of her peers. Thank you."

Stjerna Wallace Beck - "Hi Fred & Sandy, Thanks for keeping us all informed.  The most I remember about Fay was her athletic ability and her try at Modern Dance!!  My best wishes to her Family."

Sharon Hayden DeVillers - "Fred,  I understand you were looking for scanned pictures for Fay’s service on Thursday. Here is one taken at your class’ Junior Prom [December 9, 1955] of Fay, Mark Jensen, Mark (aka Butch) and me. We were all so young….   Fay was one of Mark’s [Butch's] favorites.  They had a class together as freshmen.  She sat behind him and liked to stroke his flat top.  As a result, she dubbed him “velvet” and he in turn called her “keg legs”.  They would call out these names when they passed one another in the halls at school.   I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of evenings with Patsy Stevens and Fay last summer.  Fay loved to spend time with Patsy because she made Fay laugh. Fay will be greatly missed by us all.   Sharon"