Obituary of Mary Smoly

SMOLY, Mary – Peacefully with family and friends by her side, Mary (Sup) Smoly passed away on February 18, 2011, in Sarnia, Ontario in her 90th year. She was born on March 23, 1921. Mary was predeceased by her husband, John (1999). They were married for 59 years. She was also predeceased by her beloved daughter Jennie Smoly Caruthers (2006). No mother should have to bury her child.  Mary is survived by her devoted daughter Sally of Sarnia, as well as her “favourite” son-in-law, the late Jennie’s husband, Marvin Caruthers of Boulder, Colorado. Mary was a cherished grandmother (Baba) to Jonathan Caruthers (Boulder) and Andrew Caruthers (Vancouver). She is also survived by her precious great grandson Alexander Caruthers, along with the Sholette family. Baba holds close to her heart Amy Nafziger, Fiona Caruthers and Ellie Young. In Mary’s later life, her greatest love and joy was Cheryl-the-boy-cat who was her constant companion!  Mary is also survived by her sister Josephine Storozuk, her sister-in-law Sophie Sup, her godchildren Terry Sup and Bill Lesyk as well as many members of the Sup, Storozuk, Smoly and Zownir families. She will also be missed by her “Vald’Or” family made up of many friends and relatives now living in various locations. Mary was born in La Macaza, Quebec, to her late parents Dmietro and Teresa Sup. She was also predeceased by all her 7 brothers. Mary spent most of her youth living in Lac Castagnier, Quebec. She later moved to Vald’Or, Quebec.  Mary was very proud of her Ukrainian heritage--she attended the Ukrainian Catholic Church both in Vald’Or and later in Sarnia. She was a life member of the Ukrainian National Federation, Vald’Or branch. Mary stayed at home to raise her family. Later she worked as head cashier at Montemurro, a large grocery store in Vald’Or. She also worked as secretary and repair lady at the Necchi sewing machine company in Vald’Or.  Her favorite past times were sewing, crocheting, as well as a large variety of other crafts. Mary also taught Ukrainian Dance to the youth of Vald’Or.  Special thanks to Karin Meier, Kim Marshall, and Bonnie O’Rae who became Mary’s friends and companions over the many years.  Visitation at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with Panakhyda at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Edward Yarema at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1045 Rosedale Ave., Sarnia on Wednesday, February 23rd at 11 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1045 Rosedale Ave., Sarnia, N7S 1Z5, Sarnia & District Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., Sarnia  N7T 7W8 or to a charity of your choice.  Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Smoly in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 18th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area