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Mary Eleanor (Holburn) Handren

December 12, 1919 ~ December 4, 2015 (age 95) 95 Years Old
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Message from Cheryl MacKenzie
December 15, 2015 8:23 PM

Ric and family. I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I enjoyed getting to know her. I know how happy she was that you were able to be with her. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Cheryl MacKenzie
(foot care nurse)
Message from Joan & Bob McArel
December 10, 2015 7:13 PM

Wayne & Family. Sorry to learn of your Mother's passing.
Wish we lived a bit closer.
Joan & Bob
Message from David & Pat Inch
December 10, 2015 10:22 AM

To the Handren Family - David and I wish to send our sympathies in the loss of your Mother. She fought a long and difficult battle, although at peace when she said goodbye. Now she is at rest.

May you treasure now, only the happy times, while keeping her in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy with love, Dave and Pat
Message from Kerry Walsh
December 10, 2015 9:02 AM

When I foirst came to Seely Lodge to work I recognized your mum from the days she worked at the K-Mart in Lancaster Mall and we often used to chat when I was down there on my lunch hour when I worked in Reitmans. It was nice to see her at the lodge and we spent many times talking about retail. So as every one knoes she was a truly woderful person and I am so sad that she has passsed .Thank you for being such a warm and kind family she loved you for it in so many ways .It was nice to be able to get to know you.Love Kerry
Message from SJVS/HVHS Alumni Assoc
December 9, 2015 11:01 PM

Dear Elaine, Willard & extended family;
On behalf of the executive and membership of the Saint John Vocational / Harbour View High Alumni Association and the class of 1962 please accept our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother, (in-Law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Aunt). Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Louise Jonah-Craine ('62) Alumni Liaison
Message from Hal & Cindy Newson
December 8, 2015 6:35 PM

We wish we could be there with you to love you and hug you at this very sad time. Although we didn't meet Mary in person, we felt we knew her through her son Ric and his wife Vesna, two of our dearest friends. Our condolences to the entire family in your time of loss. Love, Hal & Cindy Newson
Message from Lois Baxter
December 8, 2015 10:29 AM

Dear Ricky and Ves, Wayne & Val, Elaine & Willard and families: I am so saddened by the passing of your mother, and so happy that I had my visit with her on Thursday of last week, she was a sweetheart and I loved her from the day I first met her 75 years ago, you were all so blessed to have her as a Mother, she will be missed,
Love you all, Lowie
Message from Wendy Bennett and Mary Nixon
December 8, 2015 9:48 AM

Dear Elaine, Ric and Wayne,
Mom and I are so so sorry for your loss! So many wonderful memories of Belmont and family. Always that wonderful smile and hugs for as long as I can remember. Mom and Mary loved being double cousins and during their last visit they told stories of past years, laughed and cried never letting go of each others hands and hearts. It was a precious memory I will always treasure as I treasure my moments with her. She will be sorely missed but mom and I will always have her in our hearts. God Bless Mary til we meet again!!
Message from Greg McLean
December 7, 2015 5:11 PM

25 years ago I had the privilege of becoming part of the extended family of Aunt Mary. From the very first time I met her to her final days she would always greet me with a smile, cup my face in her hands and whisper I love you. I am going to miss her, so to you Rick (Vesna), Wayne (Val) and Elaine (Willard) thank you for sharing your mom with me. She really did leave a legacy and a life that mattered. So sorry for your loss as well as mine.
Message from Ken and Diane mason
December 7, 2015 3:24 PM

dear Elaine and Will and Family: you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time and rejoice in the long life she lived. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal: Love leaves a memory no one can steal" Ken and Diane
Message from Eileen Clarke
December 7, 2015 1:56 PM

To Mary's Family: Thinking of you tenderly at this sad time of Mary's passing - she was
a lovely lady and so friendly - sorry I am unable to see you in person, Elaine, but my
thoughts and prayers are with all of you -with treasured memories and love,Eileen Clarke, Ketepec.
Message from Ken and Joanne MacDonald
December 7, 2015 1:25 PM

Ric/Ves and family

So sorry for your Loss;
No one can prepare you for this loss. However, take comfort in knowing that she is now in a better Place; Our deepest condolences Ric to you and your family. May her memories live forever.
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A candle was lit by Jason Caissie on December 7, 2015 12:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Greg and Tina Marie McLean on December 7, 2015 11:41 AM
Message from Shawn and Ty Gorman Wetmore
December 7, 2015 11:19 AM

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and grandmother, thoughts and prayers to you all at this hard time. Shawn
Message from Dirk and Diane
December 7, 2015 10:56 AM

Dear Ric and Ves,
Loosing a parent is saying goodbye to a part of yourself. It is never easy, regardless of the circumstances. We understand your sadness... Our sincere condolences to both of you and your family.
Message from Brenda Anthony
December 7, 2015 10:10 AM

It is with a heavy heart that we say good by to Mary, she was like a grandmother to my sister and I and we will miss her. Please know that we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda, Stephen, Logan, Danielle and Ryan....Patty, Paul and Natilie.
Message from Donna Lee Bury
December 7, 2015 9:53 AM

May your Mom enjoy a Grand Union when she arrives at her Heavenly Home!
Message from Donna Lee Bury
December 7, 2015 9:51 AM

Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss; our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at these trying times. May God Bless!
Message from Faye Johnson
December 6, 2015 11:04 PM

Mary lived a wonderful life. I have many fond memories of her from Ketepec and Belmont. She was a dear lady, and a good example to her family and friends of how a life should be lived. Sincere sympathy to all who loved her, Faye.
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A candle was lit by Gre on December 6, 2015 10:24 PM
Message from Di Finnamore
December 6, 2015 9:42 PM

Elaine please accept my condolence for the loss of your mother.May God Bless you and your family in the days ahead.
Message from Tish & Alf Johnston
December 6, 2015 9:34 PM

Aunt Mary was a wonderful lady. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Very sorry that we are unable to be there with you as we are still out of the country.
Message from Bill & Ann French
December 6, 2015 9:09 PM

Ric and Ves, so very sorry for your loss. I could see in Mary's eyes how much she enjoyed having the two of you close by for the past several weeks, so she could spend valued time with you both ( and also order you around. She loved that ). As you know I started visiting your house when I was around 5 or 6 years old, when Mom went to get her hair cut, and since that day Mary has always treated me with such kindness. It is amazing that we have stayed close all these years and it is a privledge to call you friend.

Love

Bill & Ann
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A candle was lit by Fred and Yolande Hollis on December 6, 2015 8:51 PM
Message from Raye Ann MacLennan
December 6, 2015 8:50 PM

Mary was an old friend of my Nanny Marg. It is my hope that they are now reunited and catching up on old times in heaven. Rest in Peace Mary. You were a lovely lady.
Message from Yolande and Fred Hollis
December 6, 2015 8:49 PM

Dear Ric, Ves and family
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a beloved mother and grandmother. May Mary now rest in peace and may you all treasure the precious memories that you have made with her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Much Love: Fred and Yolande.
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A candle was lit by Barry Anthony on December 6, 2015 7:34 PM
Message from Lina Tsakiris & family.
December 6, 2015 6:29 PM

Ric, Vesna and family,
Sending our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. What a legacy she built; many good, warm memories to cherish and so much to be proud of.
Sending Love and Blessings,
Lina
Message from Winnie Rathburn and marg allen
December 6, 2015 3:26 PM

Tina Marie and Debbie. ,
Sorry to hear of Mary passing .she was a lovely lady. Mom enjoyed sitting at meal time with her at seelys lodge.she sure is free of pain. And watching over u all
Xo. Marg &winnie
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A candle was lit by Darlene & Carl LaViolette (((HUGS))) on December 6, 2015 10:34 AM
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A candle was lit by John and Brenda Gale on December 5, 2015 10:44 PM
Message from Theresa Hughson (Maloney)
December 5, 2015 9:34 PM

So many fond memories of Mary growing up in Belmont and going to her house for hair cuts and perms etc. She always had time for conversation even to us as kids. Later on in years we became neighbours on the same road in Martinon. Whenever I would bump into her if it was on the street or in the mall, Mary always took the time to stop and chat and always had the same smile on her face as we see in this pic. God bless her. May she now rest in peace. Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family for their loss.
Message from Maureen and Joe Finnigan
December 6, 2015 10:22 AM

Wayne, Rick,Elaine,Sorry we are not in Saint John,but were sad to hear the passing of Aunt Mary. I have many happy memories of good times. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
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A candle was lit by Gary and Jan Seely, Residents & Staff of Seely Lodge on December 5, 2015 8:13 PM
Message from Pam & Bruce Morton
December 5, 2015 6:02 PM

Tina & Gregg MacLean & Family ,Very sorry to hear of your loss .God Bless your beautiful Aunt . May all your great memories warm your heart at this time and forever . Pam & Bruce Morton
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A candle was lit by Love you - Ric and Ves on December 5, 2015 5:36 PM
Message from Mary Murray
December 5, 2015 4:28 PM

Great grandmothers and Grandmothers have a special place in our hearts and I know Mary had a special place in the Daigle family. I met Mary on several occasions and know that she was a very special lady and will be missed by all. you are in my prayers.

Message from Pat Fradsham
December 7, 2015 1:05 PM

Elaine, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mary had a long struggle but you and Will were always there for her and so good to her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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