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Mary CORNISH Obituary

CORNISH, Mary (MCGrail) - Died peacefully at the Claremont Retirement Residence in Toronto on March 9, 2013 at the age of 94. Wife of the late Joseph Cornish, she will be greatly missed by her children Nancy Sidle, Christopher, Margaret and Mary Cornish and Sarah Worrell and their partners John Sidle, Deborah Brown, Jim Kehoe, George Biggar, and Mark Worrell; her grandchildren, Geoffrey, Catherine, Anne, Richard, Jane, Gillian, Caroline, Jamie, Elizabeth, Laura, Nicole, Caitlin, Mary Claire, Alexandra, Istvan and Bianca; and many great grandchildren. Mary was born November 3, 1918, only child of James MCGrail and Katherine (Doheny) MCGrail in Welland, Ontario. She married Joseph Cornish in 1940 and worked as a hospital physiotherapist in the early war years. Independence of spirit, self-sacrifice, determination and consideration for others embodied her true grit spirit shaped by growing up and living through the Depression and World War II. Mary's social and administrative skills and insight provided invaluable assistance to her husband Joseph throughout his political, legal and judicial career. They were the foundation of her active community service life at Toronto's Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital and the Catholic CAS. Along with her bridge club, her quilting and pottery work provided life-long enjoyment to her and her family. Mary was a perceptive and liberal-minded mother providing enthusiastic support for her children's highly varied interests and pursuits. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Aparicion (Amparo) Benasa, Arlene MCPherson, Barbara Agadzi, and all the staff at the Claremont. Their skilled and loving care greatly enriched Mary's final 10 years. Visitation on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne St., from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 12 at Newman Chapel, 89 St. George St., at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, to a favoured charity. Condolences may be forwarded through www.rosar-morrison.com

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Published by Toronto Star from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2013.

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19 Entries

Marcy Nase

March 15, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My sincerest condolences. When I last saw Mary, she was surrounded by her family in paradise, Captiva, FL. Now she's in another paradise and watching over all of us. May she rest in peace.

March 14, 2013

Dear Nancy and John,

Mother's have a special place in our hearts and when they leave, there is a huge void that is never filled. You will miss her terribly but your fond memories will always keep her dear to you.

My sincerest condolences,

Jill O'Donnell

M M Perrin

March 14, 2013

Dear Mary . . . It is always difficult to lose your mother; for some reason, one feels like an orphan. My family and I are thinking of you and wish you well through this difficult time.
Marion Perrin

Jaime McGrail

March 13, 2013

I recall how much Mary and Joe meant to Mom and Dad.
They loved visiting with them so much,
I remember your Mom's warmth and generosity toward me when I visited one summer.
Nancy, Mom so appreciates your visits.
May your loving memories surround you and comfort you at this sad time. With Symoathy, Jaime McGrail Mary and Jim's daughter

David Moulton

March 12, 2013

On behalf of the Dailey (McHenry) family, I want to extend our condolences to the Cornish family. Even though the family connection is distant, my mother had fond memories of visits from your parents when they visited her parents who lived on King Street West in Toronto after WWII. In particular I want to extend our sympathy to Margaret and Jim as well as Mary and George.

Sylvia Solomon

March 12, 2013

Nancy, my thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of your mother. May you find peace and joy in her memory.

March 12, 2013

Dear Mary,

We never new your mother but our connection to her death through knowing you has struck a cord as we now you are transitioning through the experience of losing such an important person in your life. Reading the obituary allowed us to know a little of her and how remarkable she was. Sincere condolences, Arel Agnew and John Swaigen

Andrew Janikowski

March 12, 2013

Message for Margaret: While we have not maintained contact for these many years, I still often recall the times we shared in our youth debating the world's problems and the times visiting your home. I remember your mum as a nice gentle lady. My condolences to you and your family at this time of her passing.

Betty Hall

March 12, 2013

I was saddened to learn of Mary's passing. Although we had lost touch in the last ten years Mary was very much a part of my fondest memories. I offer my sincere condolences.

Joan Tobin

March 12, 2013

This message is for Margaret Cornish. Margaret I read about the death of your mother, and wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you at this sad time. Please also pass my regards along to Jim.

Joan Tobin at [email protected]

March 12, 2013

We would like to offer the Cornish family our deepest condolences on Mary's passing. Mary was the last of the Cornish-Warner-Weir-Bateman Bridge Club, a terrific institution remembered by those who knew them. I have a couple of great Mary, Joe and the Gang pictures I would like to send to you all.
Jamie Bateman and Laura Lavender

Kathy Burroughs

March 12, 2013

Mary and family;
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. From reading about her life I gather that she was a remarkable woman. I wish I could give you a hug in person but we are away this month. Much Love

Heather McLaren (Fowlie)

March 12, 2013

I was saddened to hear of your mother's death as it is the end of an era of which I was a part for many years. I have fond memories of her and your family, particularly at Farquahar Lake. My sincerest sympathy to all of you.

Richard Belliveau

March 11, 2013

Margaret and all your family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Mary and Joe Cornish were a remarkable couple who raised a remarkable family. It was a great honour and pleasure to have known them. God bless.
Rick Belliveau

March 11, 2013

Our deepest condolences to our dear friend, Nancy, and the entire Cornish family.
Stan and Naomi Freeman

March 11, 2013

Sincere sympathy on the death of your mother, from a distant cousin, whom some of you met at the Prescott Reunion several years ago. My mother, Norah Davison (O'Callaghan) was your mom's second cousin, and a first cousin of Mary Bingham's. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Susanne Wannamaker

Sheila Sapsford

March 11, 2013

Dear Sarah and family - Mom and I were saddened to hear about your Mom`s passing. We both have great memories of her and time we all spent together. Our thoughts are with you all.
Margaret Jones and Sheila Sapsford (Burlington)

Rita Worrell

March 10, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sharyn and Hershell Ezrin

March 10, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother

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