Mary Ida Boutilier
Born In: Glace Bay
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: April 9th, 2016
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mary, age 70, passed away with her loving family at her side, April 9, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Leo 'Skipper' and Mary (McInnis) Byrne and was a member of the former St. John’s Church, Glace Bay.
Mary was a very kind, caring and generous person who gave freely of herself, always putting the needs of other before those of her own. Her main love in life was her family; she truly loved and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and siblings. She was a very friendly person and had a great sense of humour.
Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family: daughter, Kimberly (Robbie), Glace Bay; sons, Clarence and A.J., both at home, John (Sharon) Ontario; grandchildren, Glen, Robbie, Kayla, Brittany, Kevin, Ashley, Shaylene, Brody, Johnathon, Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Larissa, Casey, Jesse, Maddix, Callie, Jase and Abigail. She will also be missed by sisters, Winnie, Anna, Greta; brothers, Archie, Peter, Michael, Danny, Brian, Bobby, Joe, Kevin; former husband, Clarence Boutilier; two special friends, Shelly, Shannon and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her son, Kevin; sister, Margie; brothers, Joe and Leo and a brother, Joe, in infancy and her longtime companion, Butch.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. A funeral service officiated by Fr. Leo Boone will immediately follow at 11 a.m.; both in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay.
Memorial donations in Mary’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
At this time we would like to give a sincere "Thank You" to Dr. Gallivan and the staff at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Online condolences to the family may be expressed at; www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
