SHANTZ, Mary Evelyn (nee Hawke) – February 5, 1923 to June 16, 2011 – Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, daughter of Charles and Edith Hawke; survived by her husband Murray of 65 years; sons David (Maureen) and Peter (Diane) and daughter Barbara; grandchildren Derek (Madeline), Christy (Brian), Mark and two great-grandchildren. Mary led a very full and active life. She was an enthusiastic curler, tennis player, and a bridge partner and served as a volunteer with Bethesda United Church, Sunnybrook Hospital Auxiliary and the Y Wives. With Murray, she travelled in their trailer coast to coast in Canada and all through the United States and she enjoyed the winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida with Murray. She has also travelled to Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Russia. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346). In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.
