Opportunity Road
This poem was written by Mary ~ April, 1964, and informally published in a manuscript entitled More Observations. At her funeral service, it was read by her son James, and his daughter Annalisa Culbert (i.e. my dad & sister).
“How shall I know?” said the younger
“Which curve or turn I should make?”
“Opportunity lies endless” said elder
“But you must decide which to take.”
“But what if I fail?” said younger
“What if I miss the right turn?”
Why then, you’ll be smarter” said elder
And that is the best way to learn.”
“Won’t you direct me? said younger
“Can’t you take me where the road lies?”
“I can point out the way” said the elder
“But to guide you there would not be wise.”
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When I was much younger said elder,
I wandered rough path and terrain;
I too had to learn of the crossroads
And the directions I should maintain.
I followed some curious pathways
And crossed over streams tumbling past;
I traveled down many a highway
But I found opportunity at last.
And now I rest by the side of the road
And I know that none other would do;
I followed my best where it led me
And I leave opportunity to you.
Gloucester County Times
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Mary Lois Culbert
p>Mary Lois Culbert, (nee Keiser), 80, of Wenonah, formerly of Greenfields Village, West Deptford, died January 19, 2007 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and grew up in Collingswood, graduating from high school in 1943 and from Pierce Business College in Philadelphia in 1945, where she worked and enjoyed membership in the Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women. While working at RCA Victor in Camden she was associate editor of the Family News, and later was assistant editor of the Winged Reporter at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Mary was married in 1947 when her late husband, Walter M. Culbert of West Collingswood, started Temple Dental School. She went with him to Texas for his tour of duty during the Korean Conflict. They returned to New Jersey in 1953 and lived in Mickleton, at the Thompson¹s farm, while they established a dental office in Drogemuller¹s garage in Gibbstown. in 1956 they moved into the Reeves Mansion in Greenfields Village during the time the village was built up around them. They moved to Wenonah in 1988 when Walter retired from dentistry.
Mary participated in several West Deptford groups. She designed the town logo and helped organize the West Deptford Adult Evening School, the Greenfields Swim Club and local Civic Association. She did publicity for the Woodbury Sketch Club, public relations for the Woodbury Merchant Assoc. and the County Art League. She worked with the Gloucester County Extension Service and the 4H Clubs for m any years. In 1973 Mary ran for Freeholder in the Republican Primary. Mrs. Culbert was a past member of the Pitman Ladies Golf Assoc. and a member of the Mickleton Garden Club. She was a member of Kemble Memorial Untied Methodist Church, Woodbury. She is a published poet and enjoyed wood carving.
Mary is survived by two sons; James of Fairfax, Va., and Daniel of Vero Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Elizabeth Stay of Londonderry, N.H.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be on Friday, January 26 at 11 a.m. from DAVIS AND WAGNER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 171 Delaware St., Woodbury, where friends may call Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and after 10 a.m. on Friday.
Burial will be in Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 3 Parke Place Blvd., Sewell, NJ 08080, or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
Published in the Gloucester County Times from 1/23/2007 - 1/24/2007.
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Guest Book for
Mary Lois Culbert
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January 29, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
John "Chipu" Soto (Orlando, FL)
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January 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elizabeth Soto (Orlando, FL)
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