Tribute

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mom and Nana.  Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 1970 and survived by her siblings Alec, Pauline and Kathleen.  Mom will be greatly missed by her children Rod (Debbie), Robert (Ann) and Judy (Melvin), her grandchildren Casey, Ingerlisa, Serena, Judson, Maeghan, Cameron and Gordon, and her great grandchildren Amanda, Mitchell, Brayden, Erik and Evan.

Mary was born in Radway, Alberta.  She was married in Edmonton in 1937.  In 1946, Mom and Dad with us kids moved to Powell River, living in two of Turnbull's cabins at Mowat Bay.

Mom was an avid gardener and her front rockery was a pleasure to view.  She would spend many hours crocheting afghans for her family.  She loved playing bingo and enjoyed her many trips to Reno spending our inheritance.

Many people touched Mom's life: Wally from Handi-Dart, the wonderful volunteers of the Tuesday Stroke club, the “Bingo Ladies” at the Evergreen Care Unit and many others

Special thanks to Ann Innes who did so much for Mom over the years to keep Mom's day running smoothly.

Thank you to Dr. Burns and all the staff at the Evergreen Care Unit for their continuous support and 24/7 care of our Mom.

Donations to the Heart andStroke Foundation or the Evergreen Care Unit would be greatly appreciated.

A family and friends gathering in Mom's honour will be held next summer.

Please join the family for a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, July 30, 2016. There will be a graveside ceremony at Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry at 1 pm. Paul Wiltse officiating. Please join us for tea and refreshments at the home of Debbie and Rod Innes at 5835 Skeena Street in Wildwood from 2-4 pm.