Avis de décès de Mary-Kent Allan

MARY KENT GARVEN (NEE ALLAN) 1928 - 2009 - The family of Mary Kent Garven, of Orillia, is sad to announce her sudden passing after a brief yet courageous and determined fight at Orillia's Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008; in her 81st Year. Mary was born in Perthshire, Scotland in 1928 to David Allan and Christina Morrison Cochrane. Mary was the loving wife of the late John Garven of Orillia and a devoted and loving mother to John Garven of Cumberland Beach. Proud and loving grandmother to Breanne. Mary is survived by her adoring sister Margaret Eccleston (Jimmy) and brother David Lawrence Allan (Margaret) of Scotland. She will be remembered fondly as Auntie Mary in Canada to her many nieces and nephews and their families in Scotland. Mary will be sadly missed by all, including her circle of great friends. Cremation. A Tea and Celebration of Life will be had where friends, acquaintances and family can gather at the home of her son, John, later this summer. Mary would ask, if you wish to make a donation, to please follow your heart and make a choice in her name. Donations may be received by the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St. E., Orillia (705)327-0221. Mary's family wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses and support staff in the I.C.U. for their more than professional and loving care given to Mary and her family during her stay. A special thank you to Laura and Larry Brown and Angela Thompson for all of their support and kindness during this most difficult time. Mary was a pipe major with a women's pipe band in wartime Perth, Scotland, where she had the honor to lead the famed Black Watch on parade. A pipe tune lamenting fallen comrades will be our last words to Mary..... Sleep Dearie Sleep 11170123