OBITUARY
Marie-Therese Pain
February 17, 1937 – April 28, 2017
On Friday, April 28, 2017, Marie-Therese Pain passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery done at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Born in Buzancais, France, a region in the Loire Valley, Marie-Therese came to Washington, D.C. in 1963 with her husband Gerard Pain. Together they realized the American Dream by working hard and eventually owning and operating L’Escargot and La Chaumière, and establishing Wolfcreek Farm. Marie-Therese, 80, possessed endless energy and an insatiable joie de vivre. She was vivacious, elegant, compassionate, generous and always happy. Her passions included spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, staying fit and the arts. She had a radiant smile that would bring joy and happiness to any occasion. Marie-Therese was an amazing human being with an infectious laugh and an enormous heart. Marie-Therese is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Gerard Pain. She is survived by her two loving daughters Geraldine Pain Hussein, Stephanie Baglio, sons-in-law Raef Hussein and Robert Baglio, four grandchildren, Lilly, Emma, Cole and Christopher, and her three brothers, Pierre, Michel and Paul. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 11 AM at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 401 Alderman Road in Charlottesville, VA 22903. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Symphony Orchestra or the Washington National Opera at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. By mail, checks may be made payable to the National Symphony Orchestra or Washington National Opera in memory of Marie-Therese Pain to the attention of Jenny Questell at The Kennedy Center, PO Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210, by phone at (202) 416-8041.
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Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 13, 2017
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ADD A MEMORYAugust 23, 2017
I will miss my beautiful grandmother and best friend, Mimi, forever.
August 19, 2017
I know Marie Therese since 1969 when my mother Marie M Gourmelon and her work together at the French Military Mission in Washington. For myself I work at
L'escargot with her husband M Pain then went to work at the French Treasury. She was always so happy and help a lot her husband at different restaurant. I was so surprised to learn she died when I came back in may from France. She always look so young and had a big smile. She did not look her age. And look much younger.
Michele Black
May 10, 2017
Geraldine, Raef, Robert, Stephanie, the children and all of your Family, please receive my deepest condolences. I share your grief and mourn, alongside with you. Marie-Therese was a close personal friend of mine for more than 40 years, and I am going to miss her, forever.
Ronald Blanck
May 10, 2017
Marie-Therese was a shining star who brightened any gathering. However hard her loss, please know how much she made the world a happier place. We send our sincere condolences.
Kassi Shott
May 9, 2017
Geraldine and Stephanie, your mom was truly a gem of a person. Though I am out of town this weekend, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I still miss your dad, but perhaps you'll take some comfort in knowing that his angel soulmate Is now back along side him. XO. Kassi
May 9, 2017
I did know her very well, but so enjoyed her big smile and graciousness.
Being invited to her home with the French conversation group was a
very special occasion.
Andree Nesbit
Serge & Jeanne Barbe
May 9, 2017
Someone as special as Marie Therese will never be forgotten.
She will remain in our hearts for ever.
A grateful Nia Friend
May 9, 2017
While dancing with Marie-Thérèse in Nia class, I actually did not know her by name. I knew her by her million-watt smile and the enormous joy that emanated from within her small frame. We fellow dancers are greatly saddened to learn of her passing.
Que vôtre âme se repose en paix.
Marie Louise Amirault
May 8, 2017
I have lost a dear friend. She will be in my heart and thoughts always. I share your grief.
Mary Wisker
May 8, 2017
Marie-Therese, I will miss you. What vitality and discipline in all that you did - living life to its fullest. Enjoying the grandchildren. Always a big smile. Energetic. I remember our ski trip in Steamboat Springs, CO where you made a large pan of crème caramel for dessert. The best crème caramel I've ever had! And, our trip to Idaho where you out-hiked all of us! Then walking around Chinatown in S.F. in pursuit of the perfect Buddha during Henk and Gerard's Mountain Miglia antique car rally. What fun we had. Thirty years of good memories. We should have made more...
Raef Hussein
May 8, 2017
I am extremely lucky and thankful for having had Mimi in my life. Way from the beginning when she first met me, she embraced me as nothing less than her son (or little brother). Her enormous heart welcomed me in, and there I stayed, feeling right at home. I've learned from Mimi one very important lesson and that is, when some day....when someone new decides they want to join my family, I'll try and do as she did...stretch my heart a little and make room for that person. Her love was unconditional. Mimi, we will miss everything about you!
Hendrikus Wisker
May 6, 2017
MT you will be sorely missed, it was a privilege to have been a friend R.I.P.
Jacques et Aimee Peridans
May 5, 2017
Marie-Therese, as stated, radiated joy, no matter what. What an example. What blessing to have been a part of her journey. She will be missed in many ways.
Nous rendons grâce pour le don qu'elle fut et continuera à être, car nous savons que le chemin continue. Merci Marie-Therese. Que le Seigneur te donne tout ce dont ton cur avait soif.
Jacques, Aimée, Dominique, et Michèle Peridans
Jacqueline O'Donnell (ex - Masson)
May 2, 2017
My heart is filled with great sadness to learn of Marie-Therese's passing. I am blessed to have had a friendship with her that started many decades ago. Marie-Therese loved life and was a true joy. She will be missed. Que dieu ouvre la porte du paradis a toi Marie-Therese et te gardes en paix.
Huguette Deceuninck
April 29, 2017
Your spirit will remain in my heart and mind forever, we were such close friend for the last fifty three years, no need saying how I will miss you my dear and sweet Marie-Therese. Rest In Peace!
Lena & Joel Lisker
April 28, 2017
Marie-Therese Pain, lived an enormously "giving" life, giving to her family, her friends, colleagues and all those "in need" with which she built life long relationships. She was especially devoted to her two daughters, and four grandchildren. May God bless her soul and welcome her with open arms. She will be greatly missed.