At her residence at Columbia Forest Nursing Home, April 6th, 2013 at the age of 92, after a long battle with Alzheimers, with family by her side. Mother of Elaine (Derek) Averell of Midhurst and Lynda (George) King of Wilmot Centre, Grandma to Melanie, Michael, Roger (Michelle), Sandra (Rob), and Jeff (Beth), 9 great grandchildren and her sister-in-law Audrey Addison. Predeceased by her husband Jack, son Roger John, parents Florence and Thomas Clitheroe. Life-long member of The Salvation Army. Moved to Kitchener in 1965 from Coventry, England. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 3 p.m. (with visitation 1 hr. prior) at The Salvation Army Church, 75 Tillsley Dr., Kitchener, ON N2E 3T1. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Karen Morris Fund, the Alzheimer’s Society or The Salvation Army Kitchener Corps, as expressions of sympathy through the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 519-745-9495. Visit Mary’s memorial and share condolences online at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com
