Rest in Peace, Mary Salter

MARY & MELVIN

A great friend of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Mary Salter loved animals and she devoted much of her life to helping animals in trouble. I first met her when she was working with Animal Ark and their Neuter Commuter came to Feline Rescue and Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. She also went with Animal Ark to rescue animals after Hurricane Katrina and returned with her little dog Marina who was her constant companion until she passed 18 months ago. You'll see Marina in Mary's arms in nearly all the photos below.

I was so shocked and sad to hear this news, but I am glad we kept in touch on Facebook. My deepest sympathies to Melvin and Mary's family.

Denise

NOTE ON MARY SALTER'S FACEBOOK PAGE:
This is Mary's sister, after a brief illness, Mary passed peacefully Monday morning. She is deeply missed by Melvin and the rest of her family.

Amy

KAREN RECEIVED THIS NOTE FROM MELVIN:
Hi Karen,

I am sorry to inform you that Mary unexpectedly passed away today.

She loved working and being with you all. Tonight, I will be lying next to the beautiful Red Lake blanket that you made for her. Doing the clinic were some of her best days ever. Thanks for being in her life. 

You always brought joy to her. I will keep you posted in the next few days. Please feel comfortable sharing this sad news with other who knew and liked Mary. Thank you.

Peace to Mary!

May Peace Prevail On Earth (MPPOE)!

Peaceful Thoughts,
Melvin

THOUGHTS FROM KAREN:

Friends of RLRR are so sorry tonight at the great loss on the passing of a dear friend of animals- Mary Salter. Mary had a "heart of gold" and gave so much of herself to the people and animals of Red Lake. We shall never forget Mary, and we know that she had lots of help crossing the bridge. 

MARINA GREETING MARY AT THE BRIDGE!

There is a Native American Legend. " When a human dies, there is a bridge he or she must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal encountered during that person's lifetime. The animals decide which humans may cross the bridge and which are turned away." We know Mary got the "thumbs up!"