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Mary Shantz Obituary

MARY EVELYN SHANTZ (nee HAWKE) February 5, 1923 to June 16, 2011 Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, daughter of Charles and Edith Hawke; survived by her husband Murray of 65 years; sons David (Maureen) and Peter (Diane) and daughter Barbara; grandchildren Derek (Madeline), Christy (Brian), Mark and two great-grandchildren. Mary led a very full and active life. She was an enthusiastic curler, tennis player and a bridge partner and served as a volunteer with Bethesda United Church, Sunnybrook Hospital Auxiliary and the Y Wives. With Murray, she travelled in their trailer coast to coast in Canada and all through the United States and she enjoyed the winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida with Murray. She has also travelled to Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Russia. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (905-684-6346). In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com

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Published by Toronto Star on Jun. 17, 2011.

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June 22, 2011

Dear Murray & Family - I was so saddened to hear of Mary`s passing. We had a lot of fun together and I enjoyed knowing your connections in Waterloo. Mary was an exciting bridge partner and we had three years of playing together at the Seniors Centre. It was comical that we both needed a rest at the same time during the play. Again Murray I send my sympathies and hope we meet again some day.

Sincerely Carol Snyder

June 21, 2011

Dear Murray and family: My deepest sympathy to you all. Mary was such a bright light here in the condo and we missed you both when you moved. Always with a ready smile and she did love her bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincerely Marg Wilson

bill emmerson

June 18, 2011

To Murray and family, my sincere condolences. We were all members of Bethedsa Church many years ago.
Bill Emmerson

June 18, 2011

Dear Murray, Barbara, David and Maureen . . . My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother. She was a wonderful, kind, considerate and happy person who made this world a better place for all of us.
John Carswell
Vancouver, BC

John Barrett

June 18, 2011

Peter, I saw the notice of your mother's passing yesterday in the Toronot Star. I wanted to express my family to you, David, Barbara and the rest of your family. I recall how warmy your mother greeted all of us who spent time at your house during our school days. She will be missed by all those she encountered.

June 18, 2011

Dear Murray and family: On behalf of the congregation of Central United Church, Unionville, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to you for the loss of a lovely lady, Mary. It was an honour and a blessing to have known her. May God bless you. Sincerely, Sally Sandiford

Ron & Debbie Critchley

June 18, 2011

Dave, Maureen & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Ron & Debbie Critchley

Ruth & Aurele Gallant

June 18, 2011

Dear David and Maureen..We send our deepest Sympathy to you and all your family. Mary was such a sweet lady and getting to know her was truly a blessing in our lives.

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