Mary passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Meaford Hospital on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on August 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William and Rosalie (nee Knight) Sims. Mary was predeceased by her husband Orville in 2007.
She was the much-loved mother of Tom (Sally) of England and Michael (Angela) of Providence Bay, Ontario. Mary thought the world of her grandchildren Nathan, Andrew, Zachary, Spencer, and Parker.
She was predeceased by her siblings Carol (1994), Barbara (2004), and Robert (2023), and remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mary enjoyed playing cards and volunteering at Riverside Community Centre breakfasts. For many years she baked pies for Almond’s Fruit Stand. She and Orville made several trips to England as well as taking in the marvel of the Rocky Mountains.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Mary’s life will take place at Riverside Community Centre at 157707 – 7th Line, Meaford, on Monday, September 15, from 2 until 4 p.m.
A private service of committal and interment beside her beloved husband Orville will take place at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or Riverside Community Centre (cheques only) would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON, N4L 1B9, to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
