Mary Ann Groves

GROVESMary Ann, age 87, of Audubon, PA, formerly of Berwyn, PA and Vero Beach, FL, on September 24, 2017.Daughter of the late Helen and Dr. Arthur P. Wilkinson, Birmingham, MI. Wife of the late Richard H. Groves, mother of the late Charles Groves (Chuck), and sister of Sally Harper and the late Dr. William Wilkinson.She is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” H. Groves, Jr. (Dana) and daughter Virginia “Ginny” Groves Nambiar (Vik), and 7 grandchildren.Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087, with Reception at the Church to follow. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila. PA 19103.OBITUARYMary Ann Groves, 87, formerly of Berwyn, PA and John’s Island, FL, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 24, following a short illness. She lived at Shannondell in Audubon for the last seven years. Born in Birmingham, Michigan, she graduated with Honors from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. A devoted mother, wife and friend, she married her high-school sweetheart Richard “Dick” Groves their senior year at University of Michigan; they were married for 65 years! Mary Ann enjoyed playing golf with friends at Aronimink Golf Club and John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, FL, as well as tennis at Merion Cricket Club for many years. Her true passion was her children, and she was always involved whether as a “team mother”, or just car-pooling her children Ginny, Chuck and Rick to their various activities. From junior golf to Devon-Strafford Little League baseball, untold wrestling meets or one of hundreds of swim meets around the area, Mary Ann was there! A strong advocate for her children, she was actively involved with PTA and the local schools for many years. And whether at home or in the car, the family Border Collie “Bucky” was her constant companion during his life. How she loved that dear dog, and he her!Mary Ann volunteered for years at the Woman’s Exchange in Wayne and The Agnes Irwin Thrift Shop. She loved to travel with her husband, Dick, and their friends. She played the “golden oldies” on the piano, loved listening to opera and classical music and enjoyed attending The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra concerts. Among other musical favorites were Nat King Cole, and Michael Crawford; she loved the music from Phantom of the Opera. Hobbies included sewing, gardening, and needlepoint. Another favorite activity was ice skating which she was quite accomplished at; she skated as long as she could throughout her life, and taught her children as well. She is survived by a son, Richard H. “Rick” Groves; daughter, Virginia “Ginny” Groves Nambiar, and seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Groves and her son, Charles P. “Chuck” Groves, who died in 2001. Friends of Mary Ann and the family are invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, October 13th, 10:00am at Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne PA 19087. A reception at the Church will follow.