Obituary
PARKES (BRETHOUR) MARY (NEE GOARD)
Peacefully on December 24th. with her granddaughter Jessica at her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 96th, year.
Beloved Wife of the Late Douglas Parkes (2002) and the Late Don Brethour (1956)
Loving and Devoted Mother of Wayne (Patty) Brethour. Brian (Edith) Brethour. Gary (Laurel) Brethour and Debbie (Jim) Cullen
Proud Grandma of Jessica (Steve) Vivian, Graeme and Lauren Brethour, Christopher (Jen) Dechamplain, Christina (Tim) Thomson, Geoffrey (Brandi) DeMille.
Great Grandma of Kendall Vivian, Aleyea Dechamplain, Erin (Patrick) Gabar and Clayton Thomson. Great Great Grandma of Eleazar Gabar
Mary, had a life that span generations, growing up as a farm girl and moving into an Executive support role in Toronto long before it was typical of women. She loved her hours spent knitting for children at Sick Kids Hospital and the Salvation Army, visits and calls from family and friends and her birds. She was also an avid reader and remained acutely aware of both local and world events often expressing her views. Mary was a nurturer and leaves a legacy of love, laughter, perseverance and forgiveness.
Mary worked for Cancer Care Ontario for many years. We invite you to make a donation to Cancer Care Ontario in her memory in lieu of sending flowers to the family.
A small celebration of life will be held in the spring.
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April 1 1927 December 24 2022 95 Years Old
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Mary Parkes April 1 1927 December 24 2022 95 Years Old et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
Décès pour la Ville:Mississauga, Province: Ontario