Mary Tannahill passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept 6, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born in Bardejov, Slovakia on Jan 25, 1927 to Joseph and Anna Yevcak. She was the oldest of her siblings Ann Metcalf (deceased) , Joe Turner of Texas and Frank Bahula of Simcoe On. Mary came to Canada at the age of three and lived in a farming community near St Williams On. These were horse and buggy days and Mary established a life long habit of walking daily.
Mary has been a devout Catholic all her life. She was considering becoming a nun until she met Angus and corresponded with him while he served in World War 2 . They married on Sept 17, 1949. They had six children and lived contented lives until Angus died on Sept 18 1993. Mary’s most valued legacy is the large family she and Angus created. She had six children, twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Her children are:
Theresa Stafford of Sauble Beach (married to John Stafford, parents to Sean ( married to Andrea children Ryan, Evan and Lauren ) and Leigh-Anne ( children Emerson and Avery)
Tom Tannahill of Brampton married to Annabelle parent to Candice children Iasha, Chance, and Brian ) Thomas James (TJ) Christine and Michael.
Donna Martin of Brampton married to Ron Martin parents to Nicole Barwick children Brodey, Blake and Bryce. Gary Tannahill of Toronto married to Teresa Tannahill children Amberle and Tyler. Brian Tannahill (deceased Jan 12, 2010)
Darlene Emeny married to Steve Emeny children Benjamin, Alexander and Connor.
Mary was a role model for leading a healthy and active life. She was a valued volunteer with St Thomas Aquinas Church and with the Legion of Mary . She was an avid square and line dancer . Hers was a life well lived. She lives on in our hearts. The family would like to thank the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto for their many wonderful programs that Mary attended. Mary’s favourite was the Wellness Cafe.
The funeral service for Mary will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church, 1118 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 3M6. Following the funeral service will be the burial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 7300 ON-27, Vaughan, ON L4L 1A5.
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