Thursday, August 24, 2017
What a beautiful, loving tribute you have published about our former neighbour, Mary!
Our family moved onto McMillen Parkway East in 1999, where we lived for 10 years with our 3 boys, the youngest of which was born there. Mary welcomed us to the neighbourhood with open arms and often remarked how happy she was to see the children playing in the park again, as it had been some time since a young family had lived on the parkway. Our youngest, Ayden, and I would go for visits with Mary or have her to ours for a chat and tea/coffee while his brothers were at school and his father at work. As he grew, he came to know her as "Biscuit Mary" because she was always pulling out a tin of yummy biscuits or chocolate when we were there and what child wouldn't love a kindly woman offering biscuits! My husband and I adored Mary's wit and spunk, and the fortitude with which she faced her declining health. Mary was always so proud to tell us about her history and her family and she revelled in sharing news of her grandchildren's latest accomplishments!
Regrettably, in need of more space for the lads we moved from the street after 10 years and as life became busier, sadly lost touch with Mary. That said, Mary left an indelible mark upon our family's hearts and we will forever remember her and her many kindnesses fondly as part of our family history on McMillen. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss and our gratitude for sharing Mary with our family. Fair well in heaven, Mary. Love, Tanis, Glen, Ayden, Colin and Jake Wright
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