Obituary of Mary Broughton

BROUGHTON, Mary February 25, 1923 – January 18, 2009 Mary Broughton of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Mary was born in Penarth, Wales on February 25, 1923, the youngest of ten siblings. She spent her early years working on a dairy farm, where she became a champion milkmaid. In 1959, she immigrated to Canada with her sister Constance and her niece Suzanne. Together they made a new life in Canada. Mary always worked hard, spending 26 years as a veterinary assistant at the 17th Avenue Animal Hospital. Mary is survived and will be terribly missed by her niece Suzanne (Michael) and her great-niece Rowan, along with a large extended family in England and Wales. Mary dearly loved her animal companions, and will now join Belle, Nova, Teak, and Boy-Boy on the other side of the rainbow bridge. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Queens Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Bow View Manor, who cared for Mary with gentleness and dignity at the end of her life. In living memory of Mary Broughton, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.