Obituary of Mary Clare Ramsay Battle

April 14, 1934 – Toronto, Ontario

February 12, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Mary Clare “Meme” Battle, beloved wife of the late Edward Battle, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

Meme was born in Toronto, ON, on April 14, 1934. Meme’s name came to her honestly at a very young age. While living in Toronto as a young girl, she formed very deep friendships that followed her through her lifetime. Meme’s spirituality was very important to her as she followed the teachings of her Oma. These teachings provided her life with comfort and purpose. She loved to travel, with her favourite destinations being India and her most recent safari trip with Mark. Meme was never one to shy away from a good time, she enjoyed a good game of bridge and a good gin martini (tall glass, lots of ice, and just gin). She was a fashionista with great style and flair. Everyone who knew Meme and appreciated her knows there will be no replacement.

She was loved and adored by her son Mark Mazur (Alison), son Edward Gene Battle Jr., and by daughters, Lani (Grant) Utas and Leslie Wilkie. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Marisa, Mason, Max, Eric, Sam, Jennifer, Duke, Whitney, Teddy III, Harrison, Alexis, and many great-grandchildren whom she cherished.

“Bye, bye Mom, Love Mark”

Meme was predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, Eddie, who passed in 2015. She missed Eddie dearly and was so looking forward to seeing him again. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law Greg Wilkie.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at The Ranchmen’s Club (710 13 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, www.theseed.ca., or to the  Salvation Army, 1731 29th Street SW Calgary, AB, T3C 1M6, phone: 403-410-1112, www.salvationarmycalgary.org.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Meme’s family here.

In living memory of Meme Battle, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.