Passed peacefully away at the Escasoni Home on Thursday, July 24, 2008, age 84 years, Mary Christia Caroline Marks-Mitchell, R.N., class of 1945, General Hospital School of Nursing. Predeceased by her husband James Mitchell of Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland; parents: Reverend John and Mildred Marks, and brother Arthur. Leaving to mourn her devoted daughter Sandra Mitchell Cooney and dear son-in-law Martin; sister Angela Palchuck, Toronto; brothers: Llewellyn (Bernice), Upper Ferry, Codroy Valley; Frank (Helen), London, Ontario; Jack (Ruth), Corner Brook; cousin Judge Gloria Harding (William Dalton); brother-in-law Edwin Mitchell (Maureen), Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland; special friends and companions Golda Byrne, Margaret Browne and Paul Myers; the kind and caring staff of 2-North Escasoni, who became her family when she moved there in February 2008 from her home with Sandra and Martin; and a large circle of friends and relatives. At Mary's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on July 26 and 27, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, July 28, at 2 p.m. from the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Inurnment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations in Mary's name may be made to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni, or the SPCA. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven ... Ecclesiastes 3:1