Obituary of Mary Kowal

Peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital, she passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2013, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Len (Chris) and David. Cherished Grammie of Bryan (Marian) and Jennifer. Great Grammie of Luke, Tyler and Mya. Dear sister of Pearl Schneider. Mary will be greatly missed by her special friend Ethel Leeming. Mary devoted her life to her family and those she called friends. As an active member of Gethsemane United Church for close to 30 years, she built strong ties with those with whom she worshipped and worked and created life-long friendships. Mary spent her spare time working passionately in her flower and vegetable gardens, nurturing the beauty found in living things such as her roses, perennials and fresh vegetables. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Cecil Cogswell officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mary are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.