It is heartbreaking to announce the peaceful passing of Mary Anderson (nee Smith) after a courageous battle of Lupus. Born in Thunder Bay to Ellard and Stella Smith, Mary was the youngest of three.
Mary was lucky enough to find the love of her life early, as she married her high school sweetheart Cliff. Together, they had two children, Jessica and James. As a family, they enjoyed spending time on vacations to Disney World, Wisconsin Dells, and Rapid City to name a few.
Mary worked four years at Wayside, before moving onto the Royal Bank where she spent 24 more years. Finally, she joined up with her husband at Fort Optical, until both of their retirements. She loved to volunteer, with Beavers and Cubs, the 55 Plus Centre and then with Redwood Park Church. She was a firecracker who rarely liked to sit down, and always was active. Cliff and her enjoyed long walks into the evening, as well as dancing together at night.
Mary is predeceased by her father Ellard and mother Stella, sister Dolores, and her little Jack Russel Terriers, Tigger and Sable. She is survived by her husband Cliff, daughter Jessica (Reed Lecomte), son James, grandkids Crystal and Aaliah, and brother Bobby.
The family would like to thank Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for helping make her last few days peaceful, as well as the countless support from family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday May 29 at 1:30pm at Redwood Park Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redwood Park Church.
On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com.
