MARY AMESBURY (BUCKLEY)

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MARY AMESBURY (BUCKLEY) September 5, 1915 - April 7, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary at home in La Rosa Gardens, with family by her side. She was a wonderful, caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. Mary was predeceased by her husband James Douglas (April 7, 1986), infant son, James Jr. (January 9, 1942), great-great-grandson Marcus James (April 7, 2005), her parents, Arthur and Edith Buckley, sisters Edith Morrison and Hazel Buckley, and daughter-in-law Judy Amesbury. She is survived by her daughter Maralyn Mattin of Crofton, and sons Ken and Frank (Lavon) Ottawa, her brother Arthur (Carolyn) Buckley (Winnipeg), brother-in-law Arthur Morrison (Winnipeg), her grandchildren, Debbie (Joe) Hooper, (Powell River), Dona (Cameron) Garland (Fort St. John), Dianne Mattin (Edmonton), Tim Amesbury (Christine) (Ottawa), Jim Amesbury (Linda) (Burlington), Ken Amesbury Jr. (Laura) (St. Albert), and Paul Amesbury (Ottawa); 11 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren nieces and nephews and dearest friends Kuldip and Bunny Bhandari with their children Nina (Kurt) Knock and Camilla (Kevin) Arscott. Mary was a member of the Eastern Star for over 58 years in Winnipeg and Lake Cowichan where she was an officer and Past Worthy Matron of both Chapters. She was also a member of Daughters of the Nile, Miriam Temple No. 2, Foe Ladies Auxiliary and Ladysmith Hospital Auxiliary. A Viewing will be held at Telford's Funeral Chapel, 112 French St., Ladysmith on April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon for anyone wishing to say a personal farewell. A Memorial Service will follow Saturday, April 13, 2013 at The Eagles Hall, First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to the charity of your choice or The B.C. Children's Hospital. Telford's of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2013