Mary Jong
1960-2018
Jong, Mary
Passed away peacefully with family at her side at Heidehof Home for
the Aged in St.Catharines on Sunday, November 25, 2018. In her 59th
year, Mary Agnes Jong, beloved daughter of Afra Jong (nee Veldman) and
the late Theodore Jong. Dear sister of Gerry (Vicki), Ellie Partridge
(Michael),Nel Dalcin (Remigio), Emma Hoffman (David), Frank (Bev),
Robert, Marge and Jim. Loved aunt of twenty-four nieces and nephews
and sixteen great nieces and nephews.Predeceased by her father
Theodore (1979) and niece Carly Algra Jong (2016). Although Mary had
some health problems, her faith in God inspired her to try to make a
positive impact on people’s lives. She got her Masters of
Social Work from The University of Toronto, and then continued to live
and work in Toronto until 2011 when she moved to St. Catharines. Mary
will be fondly remembered for sharing her talents as a beautiful
pianist and artistic painter. She loved nature photography and making
her own cards for family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Arvinte
and the Heidehof staff for their support and care. Visitation will be
held at Patrick J. Darte Funeral Chapel, 39 Court Street, St.
Catharines (905-685-6584) on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 2pm to
4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Vigil prayers will be held at the funeral home on
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at St. Alfred Roman Catholic Church, 272 Vine Street, St.
Catharines (905-934-9703) on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11am. Rite
of committal at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Wainfleet. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations to A L S Society of Canada (www.als.ca) would be
appreciated by the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Jong 2018..
Death notice for the town of: St-Catharines, Province: Ontario