Mary Stuart Masterson Instagram – On Thursday, July 13th, my mother, Carlin Glynn Masterson, passed away. I was with her. I will always be grateful for those last moments, no matter how hard.
Death is like birth in the oddest way. From my first breath to her last. This thread is as fragile as it is strong.
She was the most graceful clumsy person you would ever meet. Strong, smart, silly, intuitive, kind, generous, passionate and a deep listener. She was devoted to my father and to the enormous circle of students and collaborators who were considered her chosen family.
The stanza is from Seamus Heaney’s poem, Clearances.
The last photo is from her 80th birthday party, before the worst of dementia and cancer took their toll. She never lost her sense of joy or wonder. The silly guy pictured with her is my dear brother @seppisigh
Rest in peace, mommy. | Posted on 15/Jul/2023 23:41:31
