Obituary of Mary Ward

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing or our mother and Nana, Mary Ward on January 25, 2009 at the age of 83 years. Mary devoted her time, love and energy to her family and will be forever cherished by her dear companion John Benko; her children Terri (Mike) English, Nancy (Alan) Young and Jim; granddaughters Shannon (Mark) Fraser and Ali English; sisters Ruth (Arnold) MacIsaac and Donna (Andy) Krebes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband Ralph in 1976, sisters Elna Patching and Betty Christiansen, and very recently by her beloved daughter-in-law, Patti Ward A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110. Our sincere thanks to Mom’s caregivers Christy Regino and Fantaye Worku, the staff at Brentwood Care Centre, and the Foothills Medical Centre Unit 46 for their exceptional care and compassion. In living memory of Mary Ward, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.