Melissa Ann Solms-Baruth
Melissa Ann Solms-Baruth
May 5, 1954 ~ April 23, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Melissa Solms-Baruth, 59, left us on April 23, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home in Leonardtown. Melissa was born May 5, 1954 in Providence, RI to George and Mary Butler.
She graduated from The Wheeler School in 1972 and attended college in New Mexico, Paris, France and Lugano, Switzerland. She married Christian Solms-Baruth on October 31, 1979 in New York City. In 1988, Melissa and Christian moved their family to Leonardtown, MD.
Melissa was a dedicated mother and wife, as well as an avid photographer and waterfront real estate professional. In 2007 she began publishing Southern Maryland Woman magazine with her eldest daughter. Melissa was an equestrian who enjoyed traveling, antiquing and jewelry making. She was an active CASA volunteer and also supported the St. Mary's Mediation Center.
Kind and generous, she devoted her life to her family and friends. Melissa’s fun-loving, free-spirited nature was her hallmark and she most enjoyed spending time near the water. Melissa is survived by her husband, Christian; children, Oda, Carolina and Alexander; and grandson, Lucas.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM with pryaers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home chapel with Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
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May 5, 1954 ~ April 26, 2014
Melissa Solms-Baruth, 59, left us on April 23, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home in Leonardtown.
Melissa was born May 5, 1954 in Providence, RI to George and Mary Butler. She graduated from The Wheeler School in 1972 and attended college in New Mexico, Paris, France and Lugano, Switzerland. She married Christian Solms-Baruth on October 31, 1979 in New York City. In 1988, Melissa and Christian moved their family to Leonardtown, MD.
Melissa was a dedicated mother and wife, as well as an avid photographer and waterfront real estate professional. In 2007 she began publishing Southern Maryland Woman magazine with her eldest daughter.
Melissa was an equestrian who enjoyed traveling, antiquing and jewelry making. She was an active CASA volunteer and also supported the St. Mary's Mediation Center. Kind and generous, she devoted her life to her family and friends. Melissa’s fun-loving, free-spirited nature was her hallmark and she most enjoyed spending time near the water.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Christian; children, Oda, Carolina and Alexander; and grandson, Lucas.
A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 26. 2014 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Dear Oda, You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts. Hold dear to good memories of your Mom. Sincerely, Kelly’s Aunt Linda”
“We were shocked to hear of the loss of Melissa your wife, Christian and Mother, Oda, Ina, and Alex. Your family holds a special place in our hearts and lives. We will miss her lovely, aristocratic beautiful personality. We are sorry to hear of your loss and will miss her, may her memory live on. God bless,”
” shocked to hear of the loss of your wife, Christian, your Mother, Oda Ina, and Alex. You are very special people to our family. Melissa was a lovely, beautiful person. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. “
“Dearest Christian Oda. Carolina and. Alex. I remember Missy as a happy little girl then a young strong women, loving and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this great loss…Alyways auntie caj”
“Christian and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“Where to begin? I will mourn you, my friend more than years can prove. You had my heart, my respect, my love and my deepest admiration. You had my back,, I will miss you more than you ever thought possible! You made a difference and you will be missed by many my friend… Every time I smell the salt air on the river I will remember our talks and lunches along. the shore… Although it’s tough and hurts beyond the thought, I do know you are ok now, I know you had strong faith, I know where you are now. Peace my friend! My prayers are for the family.”
“Christian, Oda, Ina and Alex. we are very saddened when we heard the news. You are in our prayers. Please let us know if anyway we can help you Dr Patel and Mrs Patel”
“Melissa was a good, kind and gracious colleague. Her presence is missed but the good memories of her will remain with us always.”
“Strong beautiful Melissa. How worshiped you were by our grandmother . I am so sorry for your loss and sad that I didn’t see more of a very very special women.”
“We have lost a good friend to our eyes but the generous heart lives on in richly deserved Peace. My love & thoughts remain with you, Christian, Oda, Caroline, Alex, & her beloved Lucas.”
“Oda Your Mom was a very special lady. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, do not hesitate to call. Brenda”
“Christian, Oda, Ina and Alex: Our deepest condolences to you. We loved Melissa and her passion for life. We will pray for you and her in this difficult time.,”
“Oda and family,my prayers and thoughts are with you.Sincerely, Barbara Raley”
“Oda and family, Your mom was such a wonderful lady, she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Keep her love and memories close to your heart. We are always here for you. “
“Rarely does one person touch so many lives in such a positive and memorable way, thank you for that Melissa. and we pray for a peace that surpasses all understanding for the family”
“Ina, Alex and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Dearest Christian and family, Our hearts are with you at this time and we know that we will forever remember Melissa with her beautiful smile and grace. We will walk with you both now and in the future as Melissa would want us to do. We are so broken to hear that she not here with us but we know that she is in our hearts and we will smile for her. We are there for you and your wonderful family at any time you need us. We will be with you. Melissa your smile and kind heart will always be there for us to remember. Thank you Melissa for your beautiful life you shared with usl.”
“Lieber Christian, liebe Oda, liebe Carolina, lieber Alexander, meine Gedanken sind mit Euch ?ber den schweren Verlust. Rafi und ich hatten wunderbare Zeiten mit Melissa, Spass, Freude und gute Gespräche. Wir alle werden sie vermissen. Love you. Mäusi und Rafi”
“Dear Oda, Ina, Alex and Christian, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a beautiful person and she most definitely passed that on to her children. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all and I hope to see you soon.”
“My deepest condolences; My thoughts are with you all. “
“To Christian & Family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Melissa was one-of-a-kind. She was an amazing woman. Our thought and prayers are with. “
“Oda and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was blessed to have several interactions with your mother and she was always so nice and welcoming. So sorry for your loss. “
“Melissa was so full of life. I am so sad to hear of her passing. Best wishes of love and comfort. “
“My prayers and sympathy for the family. I recognized the last name from my knowledge of German History. Once again my prayers for the family. “
“Mein Atem stockt und mein Herz schmerzt! Melissa nun bist du fortgegangen, aber in meinen Gedanken immer da! Christian, Oda, Ina und Alex. Ich wünsche euch in dieser schwierigen Zeit, viel Kraft! In Gedanken bei Euch, Eure Sophie”
“Lieber Onkel Christian, Oda, Carolina und Alex. Wir denken sehr an Euch in diesen schweren Stunden. Wir waren sehr betroffen von dieser Nachricht und sind in Gedanken und Gebeten bei Euch. Seid fest umarmt! “
“Ihr Lieben, die Nachricht von Tante Melissas Tod macht mich sehr traurig – viele schoene Erinnerungen verbinden sich mit unserer unternehmenslustigen und immer zu Streichen aufgelegten Tante, ich werde sie vermissen! Meine Gedanken sind in diesen schweren Tagen bei Euch!”
“Liebster Onkel Christian, Oda, Ina und Alex, die Nachricht von Tante Melissas Tot hat mich sehr betroffen. Ich bin in Gedanken und Gebeten bei Euch. Seid ganz fest umarmt. Euer Ludwig”
“Lieber Christian, liebe Oda, liebe Carolina und lieber Alexander, Wir denken in diesen so schweren und traurigen Stunden sehr an euch und wünschen euch von ganzen Herzen viel Kraft und Zuversicht. Lasst euch fest umarmen von Nani und Chrischi”
“Lieber Christian, liebe Oda, liebeCarolina, lieber Alexander der unerwartete Tod von Melissa hat uns tief betrübt und wir sind in Gedanken bei Euch in diesen schweren Tagen. Ruprecht und Henriette”
“Lieber Onkel Christian, liebe Oda, liebe Ina und lieber Alex, von ganzem Herzen wuensche ich euch viel Kraft und Mut in diesen Stunden. Wir alle haben viele wunderschoene Erinnerungen an Tante Melissa, die wir alle lange mit uns tragen werden. Meine Gedanken und Gebete sind bei euch. Ich denke sehr an euch, Marie-Elisabeth”
“So very sorry to hear of Melissa’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! “
“Lieber Onkel Christian, Oda, Ina und Alexander, Ich wünsche euch vom Herzen mein Beileid. Ich bin überzeugt davon, dass ihr euch als Familie jetzt viel Kraft Zu sprechen könnt . Auch wenn ich jetzt leider nicht mit euch sein kann müsst ihr wissen , dass ich ganz fest an euch denke und mit Gedanken immer bei euch bin. Tante Melissa ist jetzt an einem besseren Ort. Wir werden sie alle vermissen. Eure Orly”
“Lieber Christian, Liebe Oda, Liebe Carolina, Lieber Alexander, Die traurige Nachricht von Melissas Tode hat uns zu tiefst betruebt. Wir nehmen an diesem so ueberaus schmerzlichen Verlust, der damit Euch und das ganze Haus betroffen hat, innigsten Anteil, und stehen im Gebet, sowie in unseren Gedanken, bei Euch. Cosima, Afonso, Julian, Birgitta, Nickel. “
“Lieber Christian, liebe Oda, liebe Carolina, lieber Alex! Euch allen aus der Ferne eine große Umarmung. Unsere Gedanken sind ganz bei Euch! So oft denke ich an den herrlichen Tag mit Euch in Washington. Alles Liebe und viel Kraft, Caroline und Stoffel”
“Du hast sie uns geliehen, o Herr,und sie war unser Glueck; Du hast sie zurueckgefordert, und wir gaben sie Dir ohne zu murren, aber das Herz ist voller Wehmut. Hlg. Hieronymus Meine Gedanken und Gebete sind in diesen schweren Stunden mit Euch!”
“Lieber Onkel Christian, Oda, Samer, Carolina und Alexander, die Nachricht von Tante Melissa Tod hat uns sehr getroffen und ihr sollt wissen, dass unsere Gedanken und Gebete in diesen schweren Stunden bei Euch allen sind.”
“Lieber Onkel Christian, Oda, Ina und Alexander, mein herzliches Beileid. Ich wünsche euch allen viel Stärke um diesen schmerzhaften Verlust zu verkraften. Mir wird meine liebe Tante Melissa immer fröhlich und liebevoll in Erinnerung bleiben. Ich verbinde nur positive Erinnerungen mit ihr und werde die Freude, die sie ausstrahlte, wenn sie in der Nähe war, ewig vermissen. Meine Gedanken sind nur bei euch in diesen Tagen. “
“Oda & Family , I am so sorry for your loss . Sending my thoughts & prayers to you all ..”
“Lieber christian, ich denke sehr an Dich und Deine Kinder und nehme großen anteil an deinem Schmerz!Heute ist Sonntag und ich neme Dich und Deine Familie mit in den Dom von Maria Saal und schließe Euch alle in meine Gebete ein. Umarmung, Itha “
“Dear Christian and family, I am so very sorry for you loss, and send my deepest condolences to you all.”
“Lieber Christian, Euch allen alles Liebe, wir denken sehr an Euch. Dicke Umarmung Assi Andreas”
“Lieber Christian, es tut mir furchtbar leid von Melissas Tod zu hören. So jung. Schade, dass wir nicht bei Euch sein konnten, zum Gebet und Begräbnis. So machen wir’s von hier. Wir denken an Dich und Deine Kinder – feste Umarmung von der Bumble”
“Lieber Micki, liebe Oda, liebe Carolina und lieber Alexander, natürlich viel zu früh ist Melissa von Euch gegangen, um so fassungsloser habe ich heute die traurige Nachricht vernommen. In dieser schweren Zeit wünsche Euch besonders viel Zusammenhalt und bin in Gedanken sehr bei Euch.”
“Lieber Micki, liebe Oda, liebe Carolina und lieber Alexander, meine Gedanken sind bei Euch.”
“Oda – Although I never knew your mom, I know she must have been an amazing woman – she created a daughter filled with humanity and compassion and that must have flowed from within her – Southern Maryland Woman is a unique and beautiful creation and it is an honor for me to be a part of it. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment here, and I know what a great loss it must be for you and the rest of your family. She was taken from you way to early, but for every action their is a reaction, and I have to believe from this something good will grow – perhaps her legacy is yet to be determined, but it will be magnificent as only something in memory of her could possibly be.”
“Christian , Oda , Alexander and Carolina we are very sorry for the loss , we send you our deepest condolences and thoughts for you all in this very difficult moment of your life . Sincerely Michele Raffaele Parlato “
“We are very sorry for your loss and even though we never met her, we know she was an amazing woman. She knew how to raise wonderful kids. You and your family are in our prayers. “
“Dear Christian, dear children: I was shocked by the news of Melissa’s passing. You are all in my thoughts. With love,”
“We are so sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences. We feel close to you.”
“Lieber Christian, liebe Oda, Carolina und Alexander, sehr betroffen sind wir über Melissas Tod. Wir denken sehr an Euch und wünschen Euch viel Kraft. Herzlichst Caroline und Alex “
“Dear Christian, Oda, Caroline, Alex and Lucas, I just returned from Europe and learned of Melissa’s passing. My prayers are with you all. Melissa was a wonderful person and a joy to know!”
“Lieber Micki, bin in Gedanken bei Dir und Deinen Kindern, dicken Kuss von Deiner”
“Dear Family , we just learn from Christian ,about Melissa . We only met once ,and had a wonderfull dinner ,the 4 of us ,at the Waterfront . We remember her as a great ,fascinating lady . All the best for all of you marc and inez Waasmunster Belgium “