Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Adair

September 6, 1947 – Broadview, Saskatchewan

December 25, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Mary E. Adair (nee Bishop), passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 77 years.

Mary was born in Broadview, SK, on September 6, 1947. When she was a teen, she moved to Calgary, AB, to attend beauty school, where she met her best friends. In 1966, Mary met and later married Robin Adair in Banff, AB, and made their home together in Calgary, AB, for their 47 years together. Mary moved to Airdrie, AB, to be closer to her daughter after Robin’s passing.

She worked at Woodwards, Market Mall in Calgary, AB, for many years, making lifelong friends. She enjoyed bingo, woodworking, home renovations, and crafts. She opened her home to visitors and family alike and was always ready to help someone in need.

Mary’s greatest feat was her trip alone by Greyhound bus for two months to Atlantic Canada – where she enjoyed the culture, people, and breathtaking landscapes.

Survived by her daughter Michelle Adair of Airdrie, AB, her brother Rini Bishop of Calgary, AB, nephew Michael Bishop (Eli) of Calgary, AB, niece Kacy Callin (Gerry) of LaRonge, SK, and many distant, but important relatives in England and Holland.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Robin, and parents, Ted and Paula Bishop.

Thank you to her friends Pat McMillan, Leanne Larsen, and Nina Gordeeff, who spent time with Mary in the hospital and hospice which she thoroughly enjoyed.

To honour Mary’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to an animal shelter of their choice to honour Mary’s character and love of animals.

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

In living memory of Mary Adair, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 3A6, Telephone: 403-299-0111.