Loving mother, devoted grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away March 31st after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mary is survived by her son Michael Frampton (Megumi), daughter Kelly Wakeham and grandchildren Kieran, Logan, Jasmine and Lily. She is also survived by her brother Michael Sails and sister Marnie Wingham (UK), her nieces and nephews, Andrew, Alanna, James, Patrick and Trevor Sails and Brittany and Ryan Wingham. She was predeceased by her much loved younger brother, Steve and older brother Jack (in infancy).
Mary attended St. Ann’s Academy, St. Patrick’s School and Oak Bay High School in Victoria. She worked as Department Secretary and Assistant to the Chair in the Biology Department, University of Victoria, for over 26 years. She was also very active in her Union, CUPE 951. It was during this time at UVic that Mary pursued her post secondary education, obtaining a degree in Sociology and Psychology, graduating as a mature student in 1998. Mary especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, all of whom she held most dear. Thank you Dr. Leah Norgrove, Dr. Sylvie Tellier, staff at BCCA and all the staff at Victoria Compounding Pharmacy for your care during Mary’s life.
It was Mary’s wish that there be no service. Please offer up a prayer.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I am very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, My deepest condolences to the family. I owe my Union activism to meting Mary many years ago through Kelly, we had gone to a rally while she was with CUPE 951 and I asked if I could join and use a flag. Skip forward to present, I am now the President Of CUPE 951.
Mary was such a kind and supportive person – helped me in so many ways in the Biology Department. Her smile was so welcoming. I was so happy to chat with her at the last Xmas Party – smile just the same. Fond memories.
Many thoughts and prayers to all the family. I met Mary during the U Vic language trip to France,
in 1999. She was one of the best parts of it! Although we didn’t meet often enough, I looked forward
to each visit we had. She was a wonderful person and an amazing woman. I will always miss her.
Mary was a kind gentle soul who never had a bad word to say. Beautiful inside and out and brave to the end. She lives on in our hearts until we meet again.
Love ya sis,
Marn xxx
I first knew Mary as my supervisor when I worked in the Biology Department at UVic. Once she retired, we became friends, up until her passing. We met regularly and shared stories of our families and our lives over tea and goodies.
Mary had a very special demeanour- her calmness, outlook on life and her unassuming ways is something you don’t see much of in todays world. So many folks get caught up in the frenzy and flurry of life. Not Mary.
Everyone who knew Mary, will miss her. When I walk by her street, or building, I will pause and reflect and be glad that I knew her.
I send good wishes and healing to her family and friends alike.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was such a central person in the Biology Department for so many years, and was always ready to help students and faculty. She always had a radiant positive personality. Greatly missed. My condolences to Michael, Kelly and other family.
I am offering my condolences to Mary’s family on behalf of my husband Ian Thornton who died last May. Ian was a senior lab instructor in the Biology department for many years. He held Mary in the highest regard for her administrative skills, her cheery attitude and kindness to all.