Mary Flynn of Turtleford, SK passed away on Wednesday May 10th, 2017 at the age of 93. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland to James and Margaret Forrest. At six years old her family immigrated to Lumsden, SK area. Not long after they moved to Turtleford area. Mary attended school at Claysville and Hansworth along with her brothers. On March 16, 1945 Marry married Wylie Flynn. The pair lived in the Cleeves district until 2009. Together they raised three children. Mary worked at the Turtleford Hospital from 1968 to 1988, where she retired. Mary and Wylie had lived on the farm until Wylie died in 2009. After, she moved into the Turtle Valley Lodge in Turtleford where she enjoyed the friendship and company of all her neighbors there. Mary was predeceased by her husband Wylie, her mother and father James and Margaret Forrest, mother and father-in-law Bert and Alice Flynn. Brother and sister in-laws Jack and Margaret Forrest, Bill and Flossie Forrest. Mary leaves to mourn her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; Daughter Arylne(Bill) Bleakney and children and grandchildren. Shaun(Tammy) and kids Shannelle, Taylor, Ty. Carmen(Brad) Montgomery and kids Carson, Courtney and Tara. Daughter Bonnie(Elroy) Schneider and son Owen (Clarissa) and kids Eva and Sarah. Son Garry(Jeannine) Flynn and kids Warren and Bradley. Along with numerous nephews and nieces. Mary's funeral service was held in Spruce Lake Hall on May 16th, 2017, with Reverend Canon Don Skinner officiating. With Urn Bearers; great granddaughters Eva and Sarah, grandsons; Shaun, Owen, Warren, Bradley and granddaughters; Carmen and Tara. Honorary bearers were all of Mary's friends. Dorothy Bolton gave a short eulogy and Anne Marsh as soloist. Interment followed in Turtleford Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to Heart and Stroke Fund, or donor's choice. Marshall's Funeral Home administered the funeral arrangements.
Card of Thanks
Our family would like to thank friends and family for their support at this sad time. We would like to thank Dr. Langeni, Laurie and Val for their special care. Also thank you to the doctors and nursing staff in the CCU at RUH Saskatoon for their understanding and thoughtful care to our mother and her family. To the St. Walburg Ambulance Services for care given in her transfer. To the urn bearers great granddaughters Eva and Sarah, grandsons; Shaun, Owen, Warren, Bradley and granddaughters; Carmen and Tara. To Dot for the reading of the eulogy and to Anne for her solo. To the Spruce Lake Hall Committee for the delicious lunch. Thank you to everyone who reached out to us with condolences of flowers, cards, food, donations and phone calls, your thoughtfulness will not soon be forgotten.
Arlyne & Bill Bleakney
Bonnie & Elroy Schnieder
Garry & Jeannine Flynn
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