GIBSON, Mary Elizabeth (nee COVER) - Mary Elizabeth Gibson (Cover) died at the age of 87 on Monday, March 5, 2018 in Toronto after a short illness which she handled with her characteristic strength of spirit and unfailing sense of humour.
Mary was born in Markham, Ontario on March 6, 1930 into a loving, hardworking family of nine.
She earned a nursing degree at Wellesley Hospital in 1951 and always treasured her ongoing association with the other twenty nurses in her graduating class, often observing, "We went through everything together." In 1953, Mary married Franklin Douglas (Doug) Gibson, a lawyer, and in the following years had six children: John (Barbara), Jennifer (Steve), Chris (Larry), Mark, Peter (Deb) and James. Throughout her life, Mary shared with her children and others her vibrant interest in history, art, science and current events.
Mary is survived by her children; her niece Deirdre, who was like a daughter to her; grandchildren Paul, Allen, Chris, Cameron, Doug and Gillian; and her sisters Anne and Chris. The family wishes to thank everyone at The Village of Humber Heights for their wonderful, compassionate care.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. in the Balmoral Room (main entrance by the 3 flag poles) at the Old Mill, Etobicoke (21 Old Mill Rd.). Free parking passes will be available at the entrance to the Balmoral Room.
A brief tribute will be given at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Indspire, indspire.ca or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, heartandstroke.ca.
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