Mary Gavin (nee Stirrett) passed away peacefully early on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont.
She was born Nov. 15, 1925 on the family farm near Emo, Ont.
In 1949, Mary married Clarence Gavin of Emo and they happily lived out their married life there.
Mary loved her job with Canada Post and retired after 30 years of service.
Despite her well-known aversion to flying, she took joy in travelling with her husband, family, and friends, exploring Britain, Canada, Hawaii, and other parts of the United States.
Mary was a long-time, devoted member of Knox United Church in Emo, a member of the Emo Hospital Auxiliary, and a past member of the Emo Curling Club. She also loved to play golf, Bridge, Scrabble, Cribbage, and dominoes with her friends and family.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Clarence; her parents, Agnes and Earl; in-laws, William and Ellen; siblings, Robert, Ruby, and Joan; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Socholotuk of Kenora, Ont. and Brenda’s husband, Garry; granddaughters, Stacey and Andrea; grandson, Trevor, and his wife, Chelsea; and great-granddaughter, Hadley.
She also is survived by her sisters, Margaret, Jean, and Hazel; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Phyllis; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services took place Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Knox United Church in Emo.
A reception followed at the Emo Legion.
If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Knox United Church, P.O. Box 186, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
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