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Mary O'Byrne

Mary O'Byrne

O’Byrne, Mary (nee Kane)
March 15, 1912 – August 22, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary announce her passing on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Mary was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Moose Jaw, SK with her parents. Mary leaves behind a family who are grateful for the love and care she shared, and who will miss her dearly. Mary is survived by her children Elaine (Garry) Balerud, Margaret (Patrick) Bence, Nora (Eugene) Gauthier, Jim (Joanne) O’Byrne, and Tom O’Byrne; grandchildren Brad Balerud, Janis Patterson, Kim Heisler, Lori Nienaber, Cory Balerud, John Bence, Michelle Mathezer, Paul Gauthier, Nicole Gaboury, and Karen Klein. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband Harold, sons Michael and John, daughters Mary Ann and Theresa, grandson Jeffrey Balerud, great-grandson Calib Klein, brother John, and sisters Bea Slack, Kay Graham, Nora Dunleavy, and Helen Hill. Mary attended St. Agnes and Sion Academy in Moose Jaw. She graduated from Davidson Business College, and then worked as a stenographer for Western Grocers in Moose Jaw and later in Edmonton. In 1940, Mary returned to Moose Jaw to marry Harold and raise her family. After raising her family she returned to the workforce as a secretary, first at Church of Our Lady, and later at St. Joseph’s Parish. She was a long-time member of Church of Our Lady CWL. She enjoyed sewing, family outings, card games and baking for family and friends. Mary will always be remembered by her family and everyone whose life she touched. She spent the last year of her life at Extendicare in Moose Jaw. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff for their compassion and exceptional care. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St, Moose Jaw, SK. Arrangements are entrusted to Parkview Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw, SK. Blair & Kelly Scott, Funeral Directors. (306) 694-5500. Please see our online book of condolences at www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca

 

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