Valerie “Mary” Schuster

February 8, 1943 – November 8, 2024

Valerie “Mary” Schuster, born on February 8, 1943, to Thomas and Florence Anne McGeever in Ilford, England, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at Sunnybrook Hospital. Mary, a beloved nurse and friend, came to Canada in 1969, where she worked at Central and Wellesley Hospitals in Toronto and established a life filled with joy and adventure.

Mary was an avid world traveler, a devoted cook who loved entertaining friends, and a loving cat mom to her cherished feline companions over the years. She had a passion for genealogy and was delighted to reconnect with family in the UK, which brought her tremendous joy. Mary will be dearly missed by her goddaughter, Sally Peck, her family, and her many friends from all walks of life, including her nursing colleagues and bridge group. Her love for travel, birding, and life’s simple pleasures will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Teresa Petrella and her team at the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, for their compassionate care of Mary during her illness.

In accordance with Mary’s wishes, there will be no formal service.