Mary Emily Caul

Mary was born in Quinton, Saskatchewan and moved to Fort Frances at the age of 16. She worked for the Lund family at Eric’s Lund and then at the local Fort Frances Bakery. Mary, along with her sister Bette, sang at the local radio station also. Mary loved music and she loved to dance. It was at a dance at the McIrvine Hall where she met her husband Stephen Caul. Mary and Steven were married for 59 years and worked side by side at the family farm at Frog Creek until his passing in 2004.

Mary loved being outdoors; producing a wealth of vegetables each year in her garden, and tending her beautiful flower beds and yard (not one weed could be found in Mary’s gardens). She loved to feel the sun on her face and watch the birds and squirrels as they fought for dominance at her feeders.

No one went hungry when they entered Mary’s kitchen. She could always quickly prepare a meal for unexpected guests and she was famous for her homemade donuts, bread, cinnamon buns, and fried chicken.

Family and friends were the most important part of Mary’s life. Every birthday, anniversary, and holiday was always celebrated with a special delicious meal followed by a game of cards, Aggravation, or Ten Thousand. Her large, homey kitchen was the hub of activity.

Mary loved her three children deeply, with an unconditional support in all we did. We really “lucked out” to have her for our mom! Spending time with her great grandchildren put the biggest smile on her face, and they adored her.

Mary is survived by her children; Betty Ann LaRocque (Len), June Caul (Lee), and Bill Caul (Luanne); her grandchildren; Shannon LaRocque, Jamie Caul, Jacquee Loerzel (Curt) Jeff Savage (Kyla), Shawn Caul, Stacy Caul (Paul), Aaron Caul (Nicole) and Jon Caul (Amanda); great grandchildren; Aiden Loerzel, Ayanna Savage and Evan, Taylor, Madison, Tatum, Ariya, Kaelei Caul. Also surviving is Mary’s sister Bette Martinson and her brother Joe Armbruster.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m. at June’s residence, 1033 Portage Avenue N., Fort Frances. Pastor Brian Keffer will officiate gollowed by a gathering to celebrate Mary's life until 4:00 p.m.

In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your own choice in care of Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8.

On-line condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com