Mary Noonan was born in Northern Bay, Newfoundland on January 13th, 1920 and after a full and wonderful life passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Health Center on February 28th, 2011. As a long time resident of Gander, Mary was widely known and loved as a gentle woman with a loving and caring heart. She was predeceased by her husband Michael and son James, her parents John and Bridget Hinchey, brothers Jim (Ellen), William (Jane) and Patrick, sisters Agatha and Madeline. Left with fond and beautiful memories are sons Ray (Joan) and Greg (Debbie), beloved grandchildren Christopher (Suzanne), Anthony , Melissa, Michael and Erica and her great - grandchildren Dylan and Dayna, her brother Morgan (Margaret) and sisters Angela Philpott (Myles), Helen and sisters-in-law Carrie Hinchey and Ann Noonan. As well as many nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Father Salas and Dr. Carmel Casey as well as the Staff of the James Paton Memorial Health Center for the loving care shown to Mary during her illness. Rested at Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church in Gander at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 3rd . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.