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Peacefully at Extendicare in Cobourg on Friday, May 20th, 2022, at the age of 96 with her daughters by her side. Mary was predeceased by her loving parents Thomas Shanahan and Elizabeth Walsh and her siblings James Shanahan and Edward Shanahan. Mary is survived by her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Heather Hebert (Robert Knox) and Heather’s children Jason Levine (Alena Vankova), Jennifer Levine (Jamie Pond); Joanne Hebert (late Donald McLeod), and their children Charlotte McLeod (Matt Cote), David McLeod (Jeanelle Dundas) and Ian Hebert (Deborah Mayne). Great grandmother of Nella and Benjamin Levine and Amelia Pond. Also missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Montreal and Cobourg. After retirement Mary travelled extensively to Europe especially Ireland where she led trips to her favourite destinations. Mary was a strong believer in giving back to the community and was quite active in the Catholic Women’s League. After moving to Cobourg in her 80’s from Montreal she immediately became involved in the community of her new home Legion Village. Mary enjoyed knitting and in her later years, family members were the recipients of a personalized Christmas stocking. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 24th at 1:30 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cobourg (corner of University and Division) with visitation at MacCoubrey Funeral Home (30 King St. E. in Cobourg) on Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. A reception will be held following the Mass at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to a charity of choice, Extendicare Activities, Legion Village or Northumberland Hills Hospital. A special Thank You to Mary’s caregivers at Extendicare for their compassion, care and patience while caring for Mary these past three years.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Extendicare Cobourg Activation Department
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Extendicare Cobourg Activation Department
Dear Heather, Joanne and families, please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of your mother and grandmother. My mother was Bernadette Forster who also lived at the Legion Village and a very dear friend of your mom’s, before her passing in 2017. I had the pleasure when your mom was well and before my mom passed of driving your mom and my mom to church and various functions. Your mom was a very beautiful, kind lady and I enjoyed our conversations and car rides together. I was planning on attending the funeral today but due to sickness I am unable to attend. I wanted you to know that you are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. Yours sincerely Cyndy and Rob Harper
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Joanne, Charlotte and David: I am so sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO JOANNE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY . WE MAY BE QUITE A DISTANCE AWAY BUT OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. BOB FORGET
Dear Heather & family I loved seeing your Mom every week at my salon she always was a no nonsense kind of gal and had the best stories of her childhood and her wonderful city of Montreal. Her love and pride for her grandson & grandaughter shone in her eyes as she told me of their accomplishments. She lived a wonderful, full life and now she’s with her maker. Please except my heartfelt condolences. Now it’s time to rest.
Mary was quite a gal and loved to be involved. We only met a few times but it was always an event. I'm sure she was happy to be near Heather in her last years and got to share Heather and Bob's fun times. She will be in our prayers. Lv and Hugs, Mary and Bill
Dear Heather and family, sending our thoughts and prayers on the loss of your mother. Remembering seeing her at Sunday masses many years ago and also enjoying her visits at the concert hall. She led a full life and will be missed. Hugs, John and Lisa
Dear Joanne It's so terribly heartbreaking to lose one's mom. Sending my deepest sympathies to you and all the family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Please accept our sincere condolences. Keith and Sheila
Heather Joanne and families. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother Reading her obituary it sounds like she lived a full and long life RIP Mary
Dearest Joanne and all of your family. Sending you love 💚
Dear Joanne and Family, Tere and I were sad to learn that your mother had passed away and we send to you and your family our condolences. I met your mother a number of times and my impression of her was that she was a direct and caring person. Love, Bruno and Tere
My sincere condolences to Mary's family. I read with great interest the summary of her lively and busy past life. Thank you for sharing news of Mary's death and her history! e
It sound like your mom had a wonderful, active life, and she will be missed. Condolences from Gerry and myself.
Joanne and family we are very sorry for the loss of your Mom and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
My deepest condolences Joanne. Thank you for letting me know. She lived to an amazing age and looks like she also lived life to the fullest. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Heather and Bob: My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Marg
Dear Heather we are both sorry for your loss
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Dear Heather, Bob and family We are so sorry for your loss. We hope you find solace that your devotion to her and her needs gave her the best , quality years while in Cobourg. Cherish your good memories as you gather.
May Mary be at please and may all who grieve the loss heal. Hugs.
Heather and Bob Please accept my Condolences. Unfortunately I will be out of town at my granddaughter's birthday on June 24. Take Care.. Linda
How lucky she was to have you Heather and Bob through all the years of her needing care. Mel and Lynda Liversage
So very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She will be missed. Thinking of you at this time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Extendicare Cobourg Activation Department
Heather, our thoughts are with you and your family. Hope to see you and Bob soon. Mavis, Charlene & Glenn
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME