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DARDEN,MARY KATHLEEN Mary was born into Eternal Life on August 11, 2013 in Troy, Michigan under the loving care of the staff of the Angel of Albania. Mary resided in Chesterfield, Michigan. She was a partner and real estate broker at George Furton Realty in Chesterfield, Michigan for over 40 years. Mary was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on July 27, 1923 to the late Herbert and Isabel Atkins. She was the eldest sibling of the late Jack (Marge) and the late Charles (Betty). She is survived by her beloved sister, Anita Schatz of Florida. After immigrating from Canada, the family resided in Roseville, Michigan. In addition to her sister, Mary is survived by her daughters, Karen Lutz of Texas, Kristine Sawkin (Pat DeBruce) of Macomb, Janis LaRue of Oregon and Denise Walker of Mt. Clemens. Mary's daughters blessed her with several grandchildren, Weslee (Katherine) Mainzinger, Wendee (Larry) Salinger, Heather (Shane) Easterling, Melissa (Michael) Robertson, Jennifer (Brian) Carpenter, Chad (Jessie) Walker, Katelyn Walker and Kevin Walker. She is the great-grandmother of Mackenzy and Maverick McClelland, Simon and Andrew Robertson, Garrett, Gavin and Gibson Carpenter and soon to arrive Baby George Thomas Walker. Mary held the love of her life, the late George Furton in her heart until the moment of their reunion. She and George traveled throughout the states by car and in their airplane. Both George and Mary were licensed pilots. They enjoyed their participation in many social and civic activities of the Chesterfield area. Mary shared a loving friendship with their office manager, the late Edna Hart, her caregiver, Sharon Tumminello and her cat, Princess Grace Kelly. Mary's memorial service will be held at the Village of East Harbor Chapel located at 33875 Kiely Drive in Chesterfield, Michigan on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to Angelina Gojka, Angel of Albania, 2420 West Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan 48098. The family extends their loving appreciation of the Staff of the Village of East Harbor, Angel of Albania and Gentiva Hospice for their tender and loving care of Mary. Patricia Gendernalik of Gendernalik Funeral Home and Chaplain Pat DeBruce have been entrusted with Mary's final wishes.
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Ms. Mary you've been an Awesome woman that my Family has been blessed with knowing(Please tell Mr. George the same!!) . Please give LOTS OF XO's to ALL from Mason & I !!! I know you're WONDERFUL now being reunited with Mr. George, Mom & Dad!! Enjoy your new chapter in "Life".. You will forever be etched in our "HART'S". We will Truly Miss you!!!
Love, Mason & Wendy
Wendy Couture
Friend
August 8, 2021
Rest in peace
Kathy Robichaud
August 16, 2013
Ms. Mary you've been an Awesome woman that my Family has been blessed with knowing(Please tell Mr. George the same!!) . Please give LOTS OF XO's to ALL from Mason & I !!! I know you're WONDERFUL now being reunited with Mr. George, Mom & Dad!! Enjoy your new chapter in "Life".. You will forever be etched in our "HART'S". We will Truly Miss you!!!
Love, Mason & Wendy
August 16, 2013
Mom's dancing in the stars with George!
Kris Sawkin
August 15, 2013
Thanks for sharing your mom with me. May Mary continue to fill your hearts and minds with good and precious memories!
Pat DeBruce
August 15, 2013
It sounds like Mary had a life well-lived and that she was a dynamic and fabulous lady! I'm sure she will be missed by all of you. My prayers and hugs go out to Kris and Pat and I know that you will find comfort in knowing that as Mary's earthly journey has ended,her heavenly journey has only just begun.She is God's loving arms.
Carol Burns
August 15, 2013
I love you Mumzie...I miss you and you will forever be in my heart.
Deede
August 15, 2013
I'm a friend of Deede's and met Mary quite a few times. She would always tell me stories of her Mum! She was such a sweet lady, a funny one at that! She will be missed. May she rest in peace. My love, thoughts and prayers will continue for her family!
Liz E
August 15, 2013
Kristine Sawkin
August 15, 2013
Kristine Sawkin
August 15, 2013
May God's blessings be with Mary and her loving family now and always. Life has changed, not ended.... Wishing all the family the good memories of Mary to sustain and strengthen them thru life. She was a dynamic and wonderful lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karie Richardson
August 15, 2013
I will always remember the morning walks with Mary and Dee.Mary walk in Heaven in Peace.
Jill Wright
August 15, 2013
we Love you and miss you gramma,
Love, Wendee, Larry, Ken and Ric
August 15, 2013
Dear Family,
Mary will be greatly missed. She was such a sweetheart. Now she is reunited with George. Mary and George were so cute together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Jacques
August 15, 2013
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