Mary Jane DICKSON

Born June 4, 1929, in Peterborough, Ontario, died June 9, 2024, in the same city. Our dear mother died as she lived - quietly, without fuss, with people who loved her at her side. The third child of Grace (Leeming) Collins and Frederick Haultain Collins, Mary Jane grew up in Peterborough on McDonnell St. with her siblings, Janet, Jim, and Robin. She married MacKenzie Dickson in 1951 at St. Andrew's Church. Mary Jane was a loving and much-loved wife to Kenzie; and mother to Parker, Peter, Hilary, Becca (Angus MacDonald), Amy, Bronwen (Derek Perks), and Michele Morgan (Ciaran O'Cleirigh). Granny to thirteen and great-granny to thirteen. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenzie; her siblings; and three children, Parker, Peter, and Amy. So many people admired how she faced tragedy and challenge with her quiet strength, dignity, and grace. We are grateful she went gently into that good night. Memorial service will be held in Peterborough, July 27th, 11:00 a.m., at Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre. If desired, donations may be made in Mary Jane's memory to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.