With strength and grace Mary passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May, 11, 2022 in her 97th year. Born in St.Thomas, Ontario, November 23, 1925. Alma College Alumni. Beloved wife of Howard Neil Finkbeiner (2000). Survived by her four children, Richard (Joanne), David (Kelly), Craig (Sherri) and Carol (Deighton), and by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Avid traveller, newspaper reader, supportive and loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend. Mary was always up for an adventure, a wee glass of wine or dessert. She was ahead of her time in her thinking and thought it was important to try to learn everyone’s name. She was a strong, supportive woman and we will all miss her dearly. Thank you to all of the Residents and Staff of Richmond Woods, Dr. Andy Thompson, Arva Clinic, and the wonderful staff at University Hospital.
As per Mary’s request cremation has taken place. The family will hold a private memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers please do a kind deed in Mary’s honour.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 6 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Grand Bend, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $3/km (one way travel only).
Thinking of you Carol and your brothers and your families at the passing of your dear Mother.
Aunt Mary’s intelligence, curiosity, caring and quiet zest for life were part of what made knowing this special lady such a blessing.
Talking with her in person or via letter or on the phone always was a pleasure..she shared her thoughts and feelings about things small and large. Inevitably there also would be that tinkling little laugh of amusement.
Like her always-perfect handwriting, she was a source of inspiration; she showed by example how to travel life’s journey with joy, dignity and courage.
She will always hold a place in my heart…in the garden of life a beautiful forget-me-not…tiny with such resilience and beauty.
Judy Finkbeiner Johnson
Mary was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful woman.
She is reunited with Howard and may they rest in peace