MARY MARTIN

After a 17-year, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, Beth passed away peacefully in the early hours, of June 8th, with her devoted husband, of 54 years, Bob by her side. Born in Ottawa, the daughter, of Howard and Florence Kneen. Beth was predeceased, in 2020, by her older brother, Howard. Lovingly remembered by her son Richard (Michelle) and her daughter Janice (Peter) Adach, Beth; will be missed by her grandchildren, Megan Adach, Ryan Adach, Cameron Adach, Avery Hutchinson and Kinsley Martin. Surrounded by love to the end, she has left her sister, Katherine Baxter; her sisters-in-law Cynthia Kneen and Patricia Martin; and many nieces and nephews. Beth graduated from Carleton University, with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree, followed by the University of Toronto, where she obtained her Library Science degree. She began her career in the Toronto Reference Library, moving to the Mississauga Central Library, where she became Manager of the Business and Government Documents Department for many years. In high school she developed what would become a lifelong love of curling. This would lead to her meeting Bob, while a member of the university curling club in her first year, and their devoted union, both on and off the ice, ever since. After their marriage in 1970, her and Bob became members of the High Park Curling Club, where she enjoyed playing and socializing, for 50 years. She was a devoted and faithful member of Applewood United Church, for over 45 years. A celebration of her life will be held at Applewood United Church, 2067 Stanfield Rd., Mississauga, ON L4Y 1R4, on Saturday, June 22nd, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m., with a reception following. Sincere thanks, to the staff at AgeCare Wenleigh LTC, in Mississauga, for their compassionate care of Beth over the past two years. In lieu of flowers, the family would very much appreciate donations to Parkinson Canada. www.parkinson.ca . Your long journey with this disease is over, Beth. Rest in Peace.