Mary Bourgeois
March 9, 1929 to November 19, 2024
Obituary
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Passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on November 19, 2024, aged 95.
Leaving to mourn, her loving husband of 70 years, Mark; children: Elizabeth (Joe Ryan), Mark (Barbara Muise), Jacquie and Maureen (Nick Gillis); grandchildren: Zach, Ben and Emma Marche (David Aylward), Evan Bourgeois (Deidre Shears), Ian, Sean (Ben Morrison) and Colin Gillis.
Mary was a school teacher and she valued learning, encouraging her children and grandchildren to pursue higher education. She was born on Allans Island, the eldest and last surviving of the 7 children born to Vincent and Mary (Tuff) Fleming. She was 8 months old when the tidal wave struck the Burin Peninsula in 1929. Her mother carried her to the highest point of land on the island before the wave struck and saved them from being swept out to sea.
Upon completion of high school, Mary attended Littledale College and received her teacher’s certificate. She subsequently moved to Stephenville in 1952 to work and there she met her future husband. She and Mark were married in 1954.
When she retired from teaching and had raised her family, Mary began gardening and various crafts. Quilting in particular, was her passion and she created beautiful works of art with fabric. She made many quilts including one for each of her 7 grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her brothers: Cyril, Jim and Tom and sisters: Kay Heder, Jean Ryan and Louise Marshall. Leaving to mourn, brothers-in-law Warrick Marshall, Steve Heder, Leonard Bourgeois, and sisters-in-law Joan Fleming, Ruth Bourgeois, Faye (Harold) Flynn, Marie Deacy, Glenda (Bob) Chavarry and Marg Rioux.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Freshwater Road on Thursday, November 21 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at Carnell’s Chapel on Friday, November 22 at 2 pm. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in Mary’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice.
The family wish to thank the caregivers at Cambridge Estates for their care and kindness shown our mother during the past 2 years. Thank you also to the many residents of the Cambridge family who shared friendship and who showed kindness to our mom.
Schedule
Visitations
7-9 p.m. on November 21, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Friday November 22nd
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Elizabeth, please accept my condolence on the passing of your mom. May she rest in peace while her memories live on.
Don Hogan
Maureen, Jacquie and families,
Doug and I just heard about your mother’s passing. We know how difficult it is to lose a parent, but you will always have wonderful memories to hold dear. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Corinne and Doug Burgess
Elizabeth & family,
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. It’s difficult losing our parents at any age. Hold your memories in your heart. Please accept our condolences.
Janet & Jim
Mark and family, condolences to all on the passing of your wife.
Betty and family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful mother, she was so fortunate to have such a caring, loving family. RIP Mary
Maureen, Nick and family
Deepest condolences on your loss.
The Harnum’s
Elizabeth and family:
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. losing a parent is never easy. Keep her memories close at heart in the difficult days and months ahead as you grieve this loss! .
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Maureen and Nick, family
We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing and deepest condolences to you and the family. May she rest in peace. 🙏
Colleen and Joe Carroll
Mark and family. We express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary, a very loving and caring person. We remember her well and her thoughtful, respectful, personal and positive manner. Your home was a warm and welcoming abode. Her sense of commitment and integrity was a constant and she modelled then way.
May her memories remain with you, give you strength to emulate her values and loving ways.
Les and Joan O’Reilly
Kelowna, B.C
Jacquie, condolences for the loss of your Mom.
Sincerely
Ken Callahan
Maureen and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your Mother’s passing. May she rest in peace.
by John and Cindy Musgrave
My sincere condolences to Mark and all the family on the passing of Mary .
All your memories will give you comfort in the days ahead, take good care.
Fly with the Angels Mary
Myra Bourgeois
Maureen and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on you mother’s passing..
Nick and Maureen,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Cherish all the wonderful memories you will hold forever. May she rest in peace.
Jodie O’Neill
Elizabeth & Family:
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. Take care.
Betty and family, sending our condolences on the death of your mother. She was blessed with her family for sure.
Judith & Merv McIntyre
Elizabeth & Family:
Our Sincerest Condolences on the passing of your beloved mother Mary. May she have eternal peace.
Sincerely.
Keith & Anne Peddle
Maureen and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I have so many memories of her from the St. Raymond’s days. and of course from growing up together in Kippens. She was always so stylish!
Take comfort in your memories. Sending big hugs.
Sincerest condolences for the loss of your wife/mom. Her life will be remembered by all she touched.