Mary Frances Orr

August 29, 1925 - August 4, 2021

Mary Frances Orr (Fetherstonhaugh) was born in Willowdale, Ontario to Alice

Stella Queen and James Fetherstonhaugh. Predeceased by her loving husband

of 58 years Thomas Frederick (Bill) Orr, brother Richard and sister Doreen.

Survived by her two sons, Thomas (Lynda) and Richard (Brenda), six

grandchildren, Jillian (Mike), George (Sarah), Toby, Geoffrey (Katharine), Ryan

(Cynthia), and Malia (Tyler), and nine great-grandchildren, Taylor, Courtney,

Madeleine, Alexandra, Annabelle, Cole, Tiffany, Russell, and Emilee.

Mary grew up in Victoria and met her husband Bill while working at the Victoria

Airport. She moved to Vancouver where Bill was from and it was there where

her two sons were born. She spent much of her life in Vancouver, moving to

West Vancouver in her later years and spending winters in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Mary and Bill were avid boaters and members of RVYC and spent many

summers exploring the coast of B.C. They were always happy to share their boat

or apartment in Hawaii with family and friends and were great entertainers. They

were also extremely generous, donating to countless charities, and Mary went

on to establish the Thomas Frederick (Bill) Orr Memorial Scholarship at the

University of Victoria Faculty of Business.

Mary was the true matriarch of her family. Always warm, witty, and welcoming.

Whether you had a personal problem, needed help with a recipe, or just wanted

the honest truth, Mary was always there to offer empathy and support. Her sage

knowledge and experience guided many members of her family and in particular

her husband Bill. Her love, affection, and generosity will be truly missed.

The family would like to thank Cristy Castillo, Mary's caregiver, for all the love,

care, and attention given to Mary over the years.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in her honour could be made to

the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.