MARY VERNA MENSON

Mary Menson, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with her family by her side.
Mary was born Jan. 20, 1943 at Stanjikoming First Nation to Joseph and Roseanne Friday. She was raised in Seine River First Nation.
At the age of 12, Mary quit school and started working at a local camp.
She enjoyed creating native crafts, skinning, fishing, and smoking meats. She also was a loving mother and grandmother.
Earlier this year, Mary’s health began to fail and she had to leave Seine River and move to Rainycrest in Fort Frances.
Mary leaves behind her daughter, Laura (Kelly) and granddaughter, Lydia; daughter, Marilyn and grandchildren, Charlotte, Patrick, James, Dillon, Tyler, Myles, and Kaitlyn; daughter, Darlene and friend, Arnold, and grandchildren, Julie, Shanatelle, Samantha, and Tristan; son, Vernon (Marcy) and grandchildren, Mathew, Eric, Tony, Jennifer, Jessica, Darrel, Danielle, Virgil, Lennox, and Joyelle; daughter, Valerie (Gilbert) and grandson, Chance; and daughter, Tracy and grandchildren, Autumn and Thre; grandchildren, Megan, Michelle and Michael; and brother, Bill (Annie) Wayash and their family.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, James Menson; parents, Joseph and Roseanne Friday; daughter, Priscilla; and son, Harry Jr.
A traditional wake was held Sunday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the house of her son, Vernon, at Seine River First Nation.
A traditional funeral service was held there Monday, Jan. 9, 2011.
The pallbearers were Mary’s family and friends.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Cancer Care Clinic at La Verendrye General Hospital, 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2C1.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneral homefortfrances.com