It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mary (May) Winton on October 24, 2023 in her 81st year. May was the younger sister of Betty Rotter and was predeceased by her brothers Jack and Ronnie, as well as her parents John and Mary Winton. She was a wonderful aunt to Steven (Heidi) and Stacey, as well as a great- aunt to Tyler and Brett. Born in Dalry Scotland, May emigrated to Canada with her family in 1960. Soon afterwards, she started her career as an executive secretary for Crown Life. She was a dedicated employee, even moving to Regina to continue to work for the company when it relocated, and worked for them until she retired. A life long Elvis fan, May loved both his movies and music, even traveling to Memphis to visit Graceland to pay her respects shortly after he died. She was also a die hard Toronto Maple Leaf supporter, never missing a televised game. She attended the Stanley Cup parade in 1967, never realizing at the time, the historical moment it would become. To honour her love of the Leafs, she will be resting in her beloved blue and white #21 Salming jersey, and we ask for guests to wear something blue to the funeral and or visitation. May was a kind, gentle woman who lived simply but gave generously. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and attending church every Sunday. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and neighbour's near and far. A visitation for Mary will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Paul O'Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Holy Spirit Parish, 3526 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1T 3K7. The Funeral Mass will be available via livestream by visiting https://fweb.tv/111091
In lieu of flowers Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
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