Mary Whicher
Whicher, Mary Elizabeth (née Ashley), of Colpoy’s Bay, Ontario in her 96th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Alan Battersby Whicher. Mother of John (Ruth Anne) of Lunenburg, Ashley (Daphne) of Toronto, and Anne MacMillan (Kevin) of Saskatoon, five grandchildren: Andrea (Brien), James (Sarah), Graham (Noriko), Neil (Elyse) and Heather, and eight great grandchildren: Ashley, Emery, Sidney, Avery, Luke, Heidi, Reina and Nicholas.
Mary will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Pat Morrow and Phoebe Hall of Toronto and Jean Whicher of Wiarton, and brother-in-law Jim Whicher and his wife Patti of Thunder Bay.
Mary was a registered nurse, having graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.Sc. in Nursing in 1948.
She was an active member of Trinity Anglican Church in Wiarton, and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Wiarton. After Alan’s death, Mary moved to Saskatoon and was living at Diamond House in Warman, Saskatchewan. Once she moved to Saskatoon, she was a regular attendee at Mile Two Church.
In her retirement, Mary loved to paint with watercolours and always was an avid gardener. She was devoted to her family and community and was happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She was a generous and giving person and loved church work and community activities.
She will be hugely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Arrangements have been made with the Dalmeny Funeral Home in Saskatchewan 306-254-2022.
After a family service in Saskatoon, interment will follow at a later date at Edgehill Cemetery in Colpoy’s Bay, Ontario.
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I was so sorry to read Mary’s obituary today. She was such a classic act and a truly wonderful woman. The passing of another great Wiarton legend. My thoughts are with all of you. She will leave a huge void.]
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Dear Anne,
So sorry to read this news.
I remember your mother from back in our childhoods when we were taking piano lessons at the MacNay house and, in later years, when I would fill in at the organ at Trinity and St. Paul’s. A dear lady, ever cheerful and encouraging, generous and gracious.
I was so sad to hear of Mary’ s passing. She was such wonderful lady. Mary supported me as a new teacher in Wiarton. I was Anne’s teacher and Mary was instrumental in getting updated reading material for the classroom. My condolences go to the family. My prayers are with the family at this time.
Such a wonderful and one-of-a-kind woman. I was blessed to know her and enjoyed our visits so very much, loving her frank, generous, and compassionate nature. What a long and fruitful life! My heart is with you all, dear family.
Our prayers are with the whole family at this time of loss. We remember her smile, kindness and gracious hospitality in Wiarton Ont when we first moved to Ontario in 2004 and visited her and family. God comfort the entire family.
Dear Anne and your family, So very sad to hear about Mary passing. Ashley had emailed me. Mary was always such a wonderful dear friend to my mother Florence Trist – they had a long and lovely friendship. They would talk to each other like they were right back in High School together in Wiarton. I have very fond memories of Mary and enjoyed her sense of humour! Sending sympathy wishes from my family and my parents too.
My favourite memory of your mom was when we went out to Cathy Rugg’s acreage to pick raspberries and have tea. She loved picking the berries and being in the country Your mom was an engaging conversationalist and we enjoyed our afternoon immensely.
Dear Anne and family
Our sympathy to all. It is never easy to lose those we love, but know she will be forever in your hearts and by your side ❤️
John, Ashley And Anne And All Of Mary,s Extended Family . Sincere Sympathy In The Passing Of Your Family Member .I. Had A Lot Of Good Chats With Your Mom When She Would Drop By The Lumber Yard . Cherish All The Memories.
The only interaction I ever had with Mary was when I was very sick in hospital as a lonely, lost teenager. Mary took exceptional care of me, coming to check on me as her first stop when she started every shift. I will never forget her kindness. Even last week I was telling my brother this story and how caring Mary was. She was an amazing, gentle woman. My thoughts are with her loved ones.
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