WILKINSON, Mary Elizabeth (nee HOWELL) - Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021, just weeks after her 87th birthday.
Mary was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Predeceased by her dear husband Carl, and her cherished son Greg.
Mary is survived by her devoted son Lorne, and youngest son Glen, as well as Greg's wife, Josephine, and her five grandchildren, Andrea, Alex, Megan, Sara and Emily, and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Liam.
Mary was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to John and Mary Howell (nee O'Brien) and grew up there with her siblings, John, Paul, Barbara, Rose, Emma and Michael.
Following in her father's footsteps, Mary joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a fighter control operator in 1952.
It was during an RCAF stint in Montreal that she met Carl. After their marriage in 1955, Mary and Carl raised their three sons in Toronto, Peterborough and Phoenix (albeit briefly), before settling in Mississauga. Later, Carl and Mary lived near downtown Oakville for many years.
They are thankful that she is free of her dementia, which deprived her of her passion for reading and the enjoyment of her growing family.
Cremation will take place and Mary's ashes will be brought back to Yarmouth, as were her wishes.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, please make a donation in Mary's name to MSF Canada, a cause which Mary supported for many years.
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