Wednesday, March 30, 2016
I got to know Mary (& Rich) when I met and became fast friends with Carol in grade seven at Don Mills Junior High School. I have many, many wonderful memories of hanging out at the house at 4 Winchfield Place, where Mary took me in as one of her own. Mary taught Carol and I how to sew and I remember how we would spend hours in that Don Mills basement cutting patterns and sewing our first dresses - while watching what became our favourite soap opera, Another World. I remember fondly those shopping excursions with Mary to fabric stores and to Parkhurst to find deals on sweaters. In those earlier days, I was fortunate to be invited on holidays and excursions with the Wattersons to Myrtle Beach, the Robson’s cottage in Wasaga Beach and of course trips to the Fishing Club. Later on when Mary and Rich wintered in Florida, I went with Carol to visit them there. Both Mary and Rich always made me feel so welcome and a part of their family. Mary loved life, she loved her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by all of us that had the opportunity to know her. My heartfelt condolences to Greg, Joanne and Carol, Kathy, Frank and Paul and all her wonderful grandchildren. She will Iive on through all of you. Thank you, Mary. I know I was so fortunate to be a part of your life and I will always be grateful to you for you love, kindness and support you gave me over the years. May you rest in peace. Love, Nicola
