Obituary of Mary Travers

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Mary Travers

Mary Allin (born November 9th, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being part of the music group "Peter, Paul and Mary", along with Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey. Mary died on September 16th, 2009 and her death was fundamentally due to leukemia. She passed away at 72 years old.

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Mary Travers Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Mary's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mary Allin Travers
    • Father: Robert Travers
    • Mother: Virginia Coigney
    • Sister(s):
      • Ann Gordon
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ethan Robbins (married 6 July 1991-16 September 2009, her death)
      • Gerald L. Taylor (married June 1969-divorced 1975)
      • Barry Feinstein (married 15 October 1963-divorced 1968)
      • John Filler (married 1958-divorced 1960)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Erika Marshall (born 1960)
      • Alicia Travers (born 1965)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 16 2009 at age 72
  • Place: Danbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Interment: buried at Umpawaug Cemetery in Redding, Connecticut, United States

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterFolk Music Genre American Born on November 9th Born in 1936 Born in Kentucky Died in 2009 Died at age 72 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"People say to us "Oh, I grew up with your music", and we often say, sotto voce, "So did we". (from an interview in "Goldmine" music magazine)" (IMDB)

"She was a pioneering suffragist and woman of science. (V)"

"Mary Allin lived a remarkable life, full of love, compassion, and kindness, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come even after her passing. (V)"

"Mary Allin was a highly successful businesswoman, known for her dedication and hard-working nature, until her untimely passing due to illness. (V)"

Is Ms. Mary Allin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-24 11:25:12
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