Born in Halifax, NS, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Nora Baker(Henneberry).
She was predeceased by her young son, Kevin, who she now rests with in peace.
She is survived by her daughter Shannon, son-in-law Pierre Tessier, granddaughter Olivia, sisters Carol Veinotte and Velma Cooper(Graham), brothers Charles(Darlene) and Laurie, as well as her nieces Cam Jeffrey and Melissa Baker, nephews Carey Veinotte, Shaun Cooper and Nicholas Baker and many wonderful friends, especially her longtime friends Nancy Fahie(Paul), Gail Smith(Richard) and Dolly Cowie(Alex).
Mary graduated from the Halifax Regional Vocational School and spent the majority of her career, more than 35 years, as an Administrative Assistant with the RCMP. She retired in 2010. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, reading and travel.
She was very devoted to her family, especially her daughter and treasured granddaughter. She was a loving mother, “Nana”, sister and friend. Her family wishes to thank the following people and organizations for their care and compassion over the past year: Dr. Lynn Bussey, Dr. Paul McIntyre, Dr. Alwin Jeyakumar, Nurse, Glenna Thornhill, Care Coordinator, Margie Collins, Northwood Home Care, Bayshore Home Care(especially Richard and Pat), the VON(in particular, Emily and Gerrilynn), along with her caregivers, Ethel and Joanne.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held in JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Hfx, B3S 0E1(902-455-0531) on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 1:30pm followed by a small reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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