Mara Wood Breech died at her home in Pacific Palisades on April 28, following a short hospital stay. She was 76. ”Born in Manchester, Connecticut, on June 25, 1927, to Leland and Thea (Lynch) Wood, Mara was the youngest of their three children. In 1949, she graduated from Northwestern University and went to work as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She married E. Robert Breech in 1951 and they settled in the Palisades that same year. ”Mara was active in several Los Angeles charities, but her favorite was the John Tracy Clinic (Auxiliary), a foundation for the deaf. In 1994 she established the Mara W. Breech Foundation to promote and encourage innovative and creative methods of teaching. ”She is survived by her brother Frank of Manchester, Connecticut; former husband Bob of Pacific Palisades; two sons, Andy (wife Debbie) of Pacific Palisades and Bill of Newport Beach; stepson Bob of Santa Monica; stepdaughter Marji (Woody) of Sun Valley, Idaho; and grandchildren Sarah, Adam, Patty and James of Pacific Palisades. ”In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Tracy Clinic, 806 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 or to the City of Hope, 1500 East Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010. A small memorial celebration of her life will be held at her home on Saturday, May 22.
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