Our beloved wife, mother and Grandmother Mary Christina passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at the age of 89.

Mary was the heart of our home and family.

She was born on a Hagersville farm which she ran with her parents Viola and Wilfred Columbus, Brothers Bernard, Jim, and Bob, and sisters Ann and Patricia.

She met her future soulmate Jim and were married for 67 years.

Together they raised 5 children, Barbara Ann, Sandra (Don), Michael (Kelly), Susan (Wayne), and Patrick in a loving home.

Mary was the rock, the heart and soul of our family, she would come to be known as the euchre Diva, and anyone who played against her would know why.

Mary also followed in her mothers’ footsteps with her love of the Blue Jays.

She enjoyed watching hockey or Canadian Curling and could often be heard adding her own spirited commentary to the TV. Mary’s love for cards and sports was a distant second to her love of her family.

She was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost until she became a grandmother to Kyle, Austin, Nick, Tyler, Hailey, jack, and Evan. She embraced her role with loving passion.

She was an extraordinary one-of-a-kind lady. She will be truly missed. We love you Mary.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday May 9th, 2024, at St John the Evangelist Church, 903 Gifford Street in Whitby.

Arrangements with W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL .

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation.