MARY CHUCKRY

Condolences & Memories (21 entries)

• My youngest son had Miss Chuckry as his nursery school teacher. She was a very kind and caring teacher and always greeted you with a smile. My deepest condolences to her family. - Posted by: Christina Van Lieshout (Parent of former GV nursery student ) on: Jul 29, 2023

• I hope Mrs. Chuckry knew how many lives she touched. As a former student, she was always so kind and patient with probably the most crazy age of children ever! Being a shyer student, I always felt so comfortable in her presence. She was truly a gift. - Posted by: Maria (Former student (General Vanier)) on: Jul 29, 2023

• Our condolences to George, Bill, Eleanor and families. Mary was a gracious and gentle soul. She always greeted you with a kind word and a genuine smile. She will be remembered fondly Maryanne (Korpesho) and Michael Castagna - Posted by: Maryanne Castagna (Cousin ) on: Jul 28, 2023

• Such sad news!! Mary gave all her attention to her students and was always a pleasure whenever you would speak to her. My daughter loved going to her class. It was great to see someone with so much spirit and support for her students. She made their experience exceptional at a very young age. She will be missed - Posted by: sylvia (parent of child who attend GV) on: Jul 28, 2023

• Your smile, your caring, your friendship ....you will be missed my good friend...you will be missed. - Posted by: Barbara Bogoch (Friend) on: Jul 26, 2023

• My eldest son went to GV nursery school. Ms. Chuckry was a wonderful teacher and made learning fun. Our son was hesitant to start nursery but she made me feel welcome and at ease in the classroom. Condolences to her family on behalf of the Holfeld family. - Posted by: Kristy Holfeld (My son went to GV nursery ) on: Jul 26, 2023

• Ms Chuckry was my older sisters, mine and younger brothers pre-school teacher. She always offered kindness and was truly passionate for her career, she watched all me and my siblings graduate from our schools, and was truly a kind soul. She will be missed. - Posted by: Vanessa (Childhood teacher) on: Jul 26, 2023

• Mary was the first teacher of all my 3 children. I am grateful for the love and kindness she shared and fostered for all of the students and parents. We have good memories 💕. Love the Malo family. - Posted by: Lesley (Parent ) on: Jul 26, 2023

• Our deepest Condolences to George, Bill, Eleanor and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Raymond and Jo-Ann Tymchyshyn (Former Employee and Friend) on: Jul 26, 2023

• I met Mary at General Vanier Nursery School when 3 of my children attended. Mary was so good natured with the children. Always smiling and soft spoken. She had a beautiful gift. She set the ground work for many of the children so they could continue to enjoy their school years. His very sad she had to endure cancer. Cancer is so brutal to the body. RIP Mary my condolences to the family. - Posted by: Suzanne Brennan (Acquaintance ) on: Jul 25, 2023

• My kids loved her. Sad day. Will be missed by everyone. Tanner and Gavin Burns - Posted by: Colin burns (Parent of children she taught and loved ) on: Jul 25, 2023

• Mary and I met when she was the Director of General Vanier Nursery School and I was the Director of General Vanier Children's Centre. Mary was always so kind, helpful and she had one of the most generous and humble hearts I've ever known. She had a genuine interest in others well being and compliments were many. Over the years our friendship grew into a comfortable, relaxed and trusting relationship where you knew you could talk about anything without judgement and that secrets no matter how big or small would forever be safe with her. I use to get a chuckle when she would whisper shhhh lets close the door to be sure no one over heard our chatter. She made me laugh every time she would say "ok Mary get on with it, or ok fast forward, as she was telling a story. Despite her health issues and hardships over these past 4 years, Mary continued to look out for me. keeping in touch by phone, sending me sweet little messages and so on. She was a true friend...a keeper friend I called her. I will miss Mary deeply and will always remember her for the beautiful soul she was. The children with whom she taught, loved and helped shape with her gentle caring ways, the families she supported and the friends she made along the way ... we were all so blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of her life. To be touched by her beauty and grace and to know that in this big big world I was lucky enough to have her choose me as her friend. Love you Miss Mary Mary quite contrary xo Till we meet again. xo IN FRIENDSHIP - kIM - Posted by: Kim Brown (Friend and colleague ) on: Jul 25, 2023

• Ms. Chuckry was an incredible person who only ever emitted positive energy, kindness, and care. I was a student in her Nursery School class at General Vanier. I was a rather lonely person who struggled with socializing. Ms. Chuckry was always one to look out for me when I was having a hard time and often encouraged me to be confident in myself everyday. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Stacey W (Former student) on: Jul 25, 2023

• I was so saddened to see that Ms. Chuckry had passed. She taught two of my children in nursery school between 2000-2003. She was indeed born to work with young children! Such a gentle, patient human being. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Candyce Harris (Parent of former GV nursery student ) on: Jul 25, 2023

• Mary worked in our child care program in the 1980's for several years. I still remember her kind, soft soul and her dedication to serving children and families. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Thank you Mary for all you brought to so many lives. - Posted by: Dawne (Friend) on: Jul 25, 2023

• We are saddened to learn of Mary's passing. We extend our condolences to the family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of the many who knew her. - Posted by: Ray & Carlyle Andryo () on: Jul 25, 2023

• I met Mary at Tudor House when I was visiting my mom there. She was always so caring, pleasant and interested in getting to know us better. She made our visits a pleasure just by being there and I thank her for that. A beautiful person! Rest In Peace Mary! - Posted by: Florence Kisiloski (Friend ) on: Jul 23, 2023

• I met Mary many years ago when my father William and Mary's father Steve were staying at the same accomodations years ago. The family( previous generation) had separated and lost contact but after our 2 fathers had a conversation and realized that they were cousins the 2 families connected. My condolences to Bill, George and Eleanor and families for the loss of their dear sister. Your sister was a wonderful person and dearly missed. May she have eternal rest Maryann Chuckry Calgary,alberta - Posted by: maryann chuckry (cousin) on: Jul 23, 2023

• My condolences to Eleanor, Bill and George. My prayers are with you. Rest in peace Mary - Posted by: Jean chuckry (Family) on: Jul 23, 2023

• I will miss Mary's phone calls every Friday. Or we would miss each other's ph calls and say it's like ph tag. We talked about everything and anything and laughed alot about different stories. Rest in peace Mary . - Posted by: Margaret and fern (Cousin) on: Jul 23, 2023

• Sad to hear of Mary's passing. Our condolences to George & Bill and Family. Our thoughts are with you. --Bob & Sons Tom & Terry - Posted by: Bob Patrick (Friend) on: Jul 22, 2023