Last night, a dear friend, member of the Church Hill community, business owner and shining soul passed away last night, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann Buffington will be missed and Captain Buzzy’s will never be the same without her sunny disposition, rapier wit and remarkably positive outlook regardless of circumstances.
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What sad, sad news. Sending positive energy to Bob during this difficult time.
My heart breaks that she’s gone but it’s hard to think of anything other than love when Mary Ann comes to mind. Would love to attend services and do something for Bob. Thanks for keeping us posted.
My condolences to Bob.
I am very sadden buy the lost of Mary Ann Buffington she was a very sweet sincere person with a kind heart she had pleasant spirit it was a joy knowing her the small length of time i knew her OMG CAFE’ & lounge send our Sympathy she will be missed ….
Mary Ann and Bob were always very kind to me when I’d stop in with my dog Mel. Sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers to Bob and her family.
So sad to hear the news…my condolences go out to Bob and the rest of their families.
Very sorry to hear the news. She and Bob were cornerstones of this community and have done a lot to make Church Hill what it is today. My prayers are with Bob and the rest of her family in this difficult time. Hopefully we will get some news on funeral arrangements and where we can send donations / flowers soon?
This is such sad news. My deepest sympathy to Bob and their family.
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My sincerest condolences to Bob. I am very sad to hear of Mary Ann’s passing.
Deepest condolences. How sad.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bob and the rest of Mary Ann’s family and friends.
Sorry to hear it. She was a friendly soul. Bob and Mary Ann donated bikes to us when we first opened. Folks like this really help a neighborhood’s roots. She will be missed.
Very sad, indeed.
So, so sorry to hear this.
such a great person, with a great heart, leaving those who loved her with memories of scones, dog treats, wheel of fortune, cupcakes and kindness.
It is sad to hear this. F@ck cancer!
I can’t tell you how sorry I am to hear this news. Bob, if you read these notes, I will miss Mary Ann so much. I know that I don’t live in Church Hill anymore, but I could always count on both of your friendly faces to always be there when I returned, and I loved that. She was a friend, and I will always remember her. Bob, please know that you have friends and support all over, even if we don’t get to see you very often. Love, Erika
Very sad news indeed. Buff, our thoughts are all with you at this difficult time.
My thoughts are with you Bob and your family during this difficult time. Jack Zehmer and I spent a lot of time at Buzzy’s when we were working on our recent book on Church Hill, Good memories.
Who will ever forget dear sweet Mary Ann with her sparkling smile, twinkling eyes and ravishing red hair. Before she and Bob helped to solidify a sense of community on Church Hill, they had movie stars, ad men, & tourists bonding over coffee & muffins at Shockoe Espresso. Mary Ann always had the big heart –water bowl & snacks–for neighborhood dogs & police horses. (Who knew that privately she was a cat person!) We–and they–will miss her terribly.
My prayers are with the family during this season in their life. Has MaryAnn been laid to rest. I could not find any info in the newspaper. Thanks
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