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MARY BLACKBURN Obituary
1927 - 2013
Mary passed peacefully on November 18, 2013. Daughter of Edith May Cochrane and Robert Lennox Blackburn. She is survived by her sister Ogden Martin (Frederic), nephew and nieces Jane, Peter, Sarah (Mark), Caroline (Kaveh) and Alexandra as well as the Rikhtegar children Zoe, John and Hope and Haley Di Maria. Owner and operator of MLB Farms, she was well known for her contribution to the agricultural community of Eastern Ontario, particularly the Canadian Hereford Association of which she was leading member. Her family would like to thank Onide Casimir and the Rockliffe Retirement Home for their extraordinary support and care. Funeral arrangements will be private. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to CHEO or the Ottawa Humane Society.
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Garth Tubman
December 28, 2013
Mary was a great mentor to me. I worked for her on her Stittsville Farm in the late 1970's. So sorry to hear of her passing.
November 28, 2013
Such a lovely lady, so sorry to hear of "Aunt Mary's" passing. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Deborah and Catherine Morrison, Winnipeg
Molly Hartin
November 28, 2013
Mary was one of my preeminent, feminist influences. She was a learned and gracious woman, known for her shy yet ardent intellect. I am grateful for counting myself amongst hers, for her support in my formative years. With you, her beloved family, I share the pain of her loss.
The Hitchins Family
November 27, 2013
To the Blackburn Family:
Our condolences on the passing of Mary, she was a lovely person I remember her well from back in the days of her living in Corkery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Andree McNeely
November 27, 2013
Deepest Sympathies to Mary's families.
We were fortunate to have known Mary, a soft spoken, kind, generous person with a strong commitment and love to the Hereford breed. Mary was respected and honored by Canadian Hereford breeders at the Royal Winter Fair. We will remember our friend.
Frank and Andree McNeely
Kerry Gaillard and Jill Harvie
Avonlea, Sask.
November 27, 2013
Dear Ogden and family;
My mother and father, Kay and Ken Hartin, were good friends of Mary. As a veterinarian, Ken was proud to work for Mary as she was such a good herds"woman". We all enjoyed Mary's company and admired her accomplishments in the beef industry. Several of Mary's Yorkshire terriers took their retirement in our home in Richmond.
Ken is the same age as Mary and now lives at Bridlewood Trails with my stepmother, Ruth. If you could let me know when the celebration of Mary's life will take place, I know that Ken would welcome the opportunity to express his appreciation for the contribution Mary made to our community in person.
Laura Tupper
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613 489-2496
Bruce & Lise Morrison
November 27, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Shirley Major
November 26, 2013
My deepest condolences to Mary's family. She was a lovely lady. May your memories be your comfort at this
sad time.
Shirley Major (Scotiabank)
Patsy Hobbs Lowry
November 26, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Mary's passing. I extend my sympathies to her family. For many years my family showed Herefords with her. She was a genuine lady and a supporter of the agricultural industry.
Patsy Hobbs Lowry
November 26, 2013
Should of signed my mame to my posting,worked for Mary.Raymond and Jane Smith.
November 26, 2013
Condolences to Miss Blackburn's family. She was a great lady. I remember going to her beautiful home near Stittsville and picking berries with my mom. My dad drove her cattle truck to some fairs on occasion. May your memories help you thru this time of sorrow.
The Davidson Family, Winchester Springs.
November 26, 2013
very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. i have not seen her in many years but recall her as a warm and gentle woman. My mother Bay, has asked me to express her sorrow to all of the family. Roland Cardy
Ontario Hereford Association
November 26, 2013
The Ontario Hereford Association Membership express sympathy to the extended Mary Blackburn family and friends. MLB Hereford Farms has certainly played an important role in setting the bar for Hereford Breeders throughout Ontario and Canada. Mary's contribution is much appreciated.
Raymond Smith
November 26, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Miss Blackburn,s passing.I worked for her for 3 yrs. at her Corkery farm as one of my first jobs.She was a great boss and a very nice lady.Rest in peace.Will miss you.
I am sorry to hear of Miss Blackburn,s passing.I worked for her for 3 yrs at her Corkery farm.She was a great boss and a very nice lady.Will miss her.Rest in peace. Raymond And Jane Smith.
Ron Hodgins
November 26, 2013
To The Family,
I was sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful HEREFORD teacher that I always enjoyed talking to at the shows and sales.
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