March 11, 1920 – February 21, 2011
Left this life behind and entered eternal life on February 21st. She was the eldest daughter of Sidney and Hannah Ward and was born in Vernon, BC. Mary was predeceased by her older brother, Alfred who died in 2005; her sister, Pearl, age 22, while a CWAC in 1946 and her youngest sister, Constance, age 9, in 1936. She is survived by Florence Palmer, her only remaining sibling. Mary came to Victoria in 1949. She retired from HMC Dockyard in 1981 where she worked in Ship Repair. Mary was well known for ‘marmalade’, the proceeds of over $10,000 was donated to the Salvation Army Victoria Citadel Building Fund and Westsong Community Church. Mary was very generous and supported many charities and will be missed by her sister, relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm in The Salvation Army Citadel at 4030 Douglas Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory would be appreciated to The Salvation Army Citadel or West Song Community Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Peter Grant
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F Margaret Ward Karlsen I might not have been able to visit as often as I wished. But every time was a treasured moment.
And now only my health keeps me away at this time when family should be together.Grant thee patience when the hours are heavy.
In hurt or disappointment give thee courage.
Live one day at a time enjoying one moment at a time and able to accept hardship as the pathway to the next adventure.
Give thee strength for today, and hope for tomorrow and the many the great day that dawns to comeBlessings to All and those around you Maggie
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Angus & Sandra Haggarty Dear Florence: You have lost a treasure but God has gained a gem.
Will be praying and thinking of you over this time. May you be strengthened through God’s love for you and by knowing others do care and pray.
Growing up I, Sandra will always remember her smile and greetings. I loved her marmalade and believe it, still have some.
Blessings upon you. Angus & Sandra
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Gwen Bavin I shall miss one of our neighbourhood treasures.Always a smile and so good to all.I thank Mary for so many pleasurable memories and many kind words.Rest well special person until we meet again.
We will miss you coming by the shop to pick black berries and the jam and marmalade you made for us. But most of all will miss you; a warm and friendly lady who was a pleasure to know and “serve”. I am grateful that our paths crossed.