Mary, my mom's sister, will be remembered by me and Mark, always. For years of family holidays, together, filled with food, all our people - from all over -, and a constant sense of goodwill and humour. I am glad to know she will be remembered by her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren (and great great grandchildren). A wonderful legacy.

I will never forget how, after Baba died, Mary kept the family together. She was such a wonderful aunt. After losing mom in September, it really makes me glad knowing just how close she and mom, Olga, and my dad, Walt were throughout their lives.

Our deepest condolences to Alen . Arlene and the rest of the family. Auntie Mary was the sweetest lady I ever knew. Many a time she would come and pick me up at the air base while traveling back to Thunder Bay from Vernon. We would go for lunch or a walk around the Forks or just go back to her house and visit Jack. She even took me to see Baba just before she passed. I will always remember that. She was a one  of a kind special lady with a smile that you could never forget. She holds a special place in my heart and I will never forget her. Once again deepest condolences to the family.

Words cannot describe how sad it is to hear of the passing of my favourite aunt !  We always looked so farewards to going to Winnipeg as a child to see Mary and jack ,Bill,Helen,Alga and Walt and all the siblings. And of course Baba. Mary always took us under her wing and brought us shopping and our favourite place the Assiniboine zoo . She always gave the best advice on driving cars not to go too fast and always keep your hands at 10 & 3 . I was only 10-12 at that time lol she always was thinking of others. She was a prime example of taking loving care of our baba and uncle Jack in their last years . Many discussions on taking care of my mom , her sister Evelyn ,and doing my best to be good for her and my dad . You are one fabulous example of a kink, caring lady Auntie Mary and I always think of you often . To Alan , Arlene and families my thoughts are with you ! ❤️

My time with Mary was extremely brief but boy oh boy was it ever sweet!  Her beautiful smile, openness, passion and compassion quickly had me admire and respect this talented and strong willed lady.  If there is such a thing as a kindness gene, Mary passed it on to Arlene and Alan.  It was a personal loss that took me to Winnipeg and into the life of a welcoming Arlene and her family.  My time there was short but my life felt much more enriched and my heart felt that I now had a larger family, beautiful friends and wonderful memories instead of sadness. Mary insisted I choose a keepsake ornament from her collections; I choose one called "Thinking of you."  I will always think of her and smile.  Alan, Arlene and family my heart is with you!