Mrs. Mary McNeely

A Celebration of Life was held on

Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

at the Knox United Church

Surrounded by the love of her family, Mary passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, in her 86th year.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Vaughan (1991) of 44 years and survived by her beloved husband Doug Simmons.

Mary was the devoted mother of Donald (predeceased 1997) and Robert (Jane), and the cherished grandmother of Sean (Esther), Sarah, Laurel (Ryan) Arnold, Heather and Hillary. Dear sister of Mona (late George) Middleton (Kingston), and Barbara Rowe (Florida) and predeceased by brother Sandy and wife Molly McLaren (Grand Caymen). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren and great grandchildren. nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Upon high school graduation in 1941, Mary moved from her family home in Renfrew, Ontario, to Ottawa where she was employed with the Canadian Navy Department, until entering a nursing program in Kingston. Mary completed her Nurse training in 1947 after marrying Vaughan on February 24, 1947. They remained in southern Ontario where Mary began her nursing career before travelling to Edmonton, Alberta. After moving to Kenora, Mary resumed her nursing career in 1962 and continued on this path moving with her family to Sault Ste. Marie, followed by Toronto, and then returning back to Kenora where she resided for 35 years.

While in Kenora, Mary was involved with the Kenora Lions Club, Lake of the Woods Quilters Guild, The Hearts of Knox Quilters, The Knox United Church Family, New Horizons Seniors Centre, L.O.W. District Hospital Auxiliary, The Kenora District Concert Group, Kenora K-Ettes, L.O.W. Historical Society.

A Celebration of Life Service took place at 1:00 pm at Knox United Church on Saturday, April 3, 2010 with Cheryl Kinney- Matheson officiating. Interment followed at Lake of the Woods Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com.

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