Mary -- Known as Abuela, Coca and Mamá to her family and friends – passed away peacefully in her 91st year. She was adored by her devoted husband of fifty years Roberto (predeceased) with whom she raised three children: Roberto “Tito” (Lucy), Pedro (Cathy) and Mariana (Mike). Her family was the focus of her life. Mary was the beloved grandmother of David, Alicia (predeceased), Peter (Jasmine), Thomas, Tricia, Bruce, Alex, Ben and Robert. Near the end of her life she was especially fond of her great-grandson “Gabrielito.” Mary was a foodie before the term existed, never missed the gourmet club meals. Hours would be spent in the kitchen preparing food for the people she loved. In addition, she was a talented seamstress and avid gardener. She was a master canasta player. The colour red and anything chocolate were among her favourite things. She will be dearly missed and remembered for the love of family she instilled in us. Friends are invited to visit Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 9am, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre’s Geriatric Unit
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Paddy Stewart
Lynda Portelance
Pedro & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Mary will live on through you - it seems you inherited her best and unique traits. Sending you strength at a very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lynda
Pauline Carolan
Dear Mariana and Family,
My condolences for the loss of your mom. May she find comfort and peace.
Daniel Prevost
Pedro and Family
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Dan An d Ginette
Karen Pearce
Thinking of you and your extended family at this time of loss.
Majid Sartaj
Roberto and Lucy,
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Juanita García
Mi más profundos sentimientos para toda la familia.
Que querida, apreciada y respetada amiga ha sido siempre para mi , hemos disfrutado de 44 años de una amistad inolvidable y dichosa. Descansa en Paz mi queridísima amiga eres tan buenísima persona, que bellos recuerdos me dejas , Gracias!
Deseo estés muy feliz en el Cielo
Gary Tait
Roberto and Lucy
Thinking of you and your family at this time. It is wonderful that Gabriel had an opportunity to experience his great-grandmother’s love and engaging smile. Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Gary, Sue and James
Lindsay Anderson
My sincere condolences to you Pedro and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lindsay
Pedro
I never met your mother. You are a wonderful person and I'm sure this reflects
the kind of mother she was to you. She sounds like a very special person with her love of red, canasta, and chocolate.
Linda and I send you, Cathy, and your family our loving thoughts at this time of your loss.
Paddy Stewart