Mary Laird
1940-2020
Mary Margaret Laird (Coleman or « Donnie’s
Mary ») of the Ravine Road in Hampton, NB, passed away
peacefully in Comox, BC surrounded by loving family on Thursday, March
5th, 2020.
Mary had an unconditional love for her family and her true
kind character, compassion, love, patience, contagious smile, whit and
grace are to be admired, cherished and celebrated every day of our
lives. This love radiated far beyond her family.
She dedicated her life and put her heart and soul into caring and
advocating for everyone—especially children. Mary
always had an open door, an extra plate to set, and her warm heart,
cozy kitchen, and bottomless cups of tea soothed many a soul over her
lifetime.
Mary’s resilience throughout her life, especially
these past few years showed her true strength and acceptance despite
family conflict. Many knew they could depend upon
Mary’s kindness and
trustworthiness.
Mary was survived by her two remaining siblings: Gerald and
Helen; several nieces and nephews; seven children: Cathy, Linda,
Gerald, Peter, Shirley, Polly and Ronalda; sixteen grandchildren:
Stephenie, Katie, Travis, Andrew, Brandais, Percy, Samantha, Donnie,
Adam, Julie, Erica, Brandon, Sarah, William, Christopher and Rebecca;
and eight great-grandchildren: Rose, Lance, Donnie Jr., Ezra, Remi,
Felix, Adeline, Declan, Emerson, and a little one on the
way. Mary was predeceased by: her husband Donald Hugh Laird;
her parents Margaret and David Coleman; siblings: Leonard, Leo, David,
Vernon, Harold and Ronald along with her grandson
Jordan.
Mary and Donald’s humble acts of love, kindness and
support extended far beyond the walls of the family home they built
together. In her last moments, after given permission to
join her loving husband Donald in heaven, she opened her eyes greeting
her long lost love with a smile as she joined him
peacefully.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral
Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB where visitation
will be held on Friday, March 13th from 2 to 4
& 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
Saturday, March 14th, at 11:00 AM from St.
Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church. Interment will take place in the
spring at St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Hampton Middle
School or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal
condolences to the family and memorial donations may be made through
Reidsfh.com
19402020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Laird 19402020..
Décès pour la Ville: Hampton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick