08/13/2025
There was something about the ocean that always spoke to Mary Devore’s soul. In her youth, she found joy in the simplest, most beautiful things — the warm sand beneath her toes, the distant cries of seagulls overhead, the gentle rhythm of the waves lapping against the shore. She would sit for hours, eyes scanning the horizon for dolphins dancing through the surf, heart full, spirit at peace.
And of course, no beach day was complete without her favorite — a cold Bushwhacker in hand, shaded under her umbrella, laughter in the breeze, and contentment all around her.
Mary’s love for the sea never faded, even as the years passed. That’s why it meant so much when Glen Ridge gave her the chance to do a Live A Dream and once again feel the sand between her toes — to soak up the sun, to relax, to remember, and to be. It was a gift of presence, of memory, and of joy.
The beach was and will always be her happy place!
A special thank you to the owners of J-Town Beach for allowing us the opportunity to bring Mary and fulfill one of her dreams of returning to the beach!
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