It is with great sadness and much love that we say good-bye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on August 8th at the age of 93.
Mary is survived by her children Denise (Barrie) Shalagan and Brian (Cheryl) Gauthier, six grandchildren, Bobbi (Jason) Maroney, Clay (Sherena) Shalagan, Hank (Kim) Shalagan, Ronni Gauthier (Eli Bowditch), Danielle Gauthier (Alex) and Ashley Gauthier (Britain) and eight great-grandchildren, Ty, Kaden and Charlee Maroney, Eli and Zane Shalagan , Theo Shalagan and Evianna and Rory Bowditch. Mary was predeceased by her husband Gaston of 41 years, parents George and Katherine Kohlman, her sister Tillie Hempel and is survived by her remaining siblings, Francis (Ollie) Kohlman, Rose Deck and Ron (Florentine) Kohlman.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark’s Catholic Community of the Deaf or to the Edmonton Association for the Deaf Seniors Social Club.
With great respect and love we say goodbye to a dear lady! Our sincere sympathy to your family!
I got to know Mary on the pilgrimage we took to Rome, October, 2015 with the St. Mark’s Catholic Deaf Community. I got to know what a wonderful person she was and how much she loved her family. I was also amazed at her determination to not let anything stop her even though she needed to use a walker. My deepest sympathies to her Family and St. Mark’s Catholic Deaf Community.
May Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let Perpetual Light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the Faithfully Departed Rest in Peace. Amen
Carol Stokes Toronto, Ontario.
Our deepest sympathy, love Rosalia and Angela