It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mary-Anne Jane Currie, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the age of 66, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Mary-Anne was the daughter of the late Pauline and Stanley Syrowy and the ninth of eleven children. Growing up as part of such a large family helped shape what would become one of the most important parts of Mary-Anne’s life, her deep love of family.

Mary-Anne was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt with an enormous heart. Family meant everything to her, and she was often the first person to jump in whenever someone needed help. She shared a special bond with each of her nieces and nephews and treasured any opportunity to be surrounded by the people she loved.

Nothing, however, brought Mary-Anne more happiness than her beloved granddaughters, Jordan and Zoey. Spending time with them was often the highlight of her day, and the love and pride she had for them was immeasurable.

Mary-Anne was a true free spirit. She had wonderful energy, was always on the go and was always ready for a good time. She loved the outdoors, animals, a great party and music of just about every genre. She loved to laugh, loved to talk and could tell stories for hours. Outgoing by nature, Mary-Anne could strike up a conversation with just about anyone.

She also had an extraordinary ability to see the person rather than their circumstances. She never judged people, particularly those who were less fortunate. On one memorable occasion, her son Sean drove by and spotted his mother spending time with a homeless man. Concerned, he stopped and asked if she was okay. Her response was simple: “He’s hungry. I’m feeding him.” It was Mary-Anne in a nutshell, if someone needed help, she helped.

Mary-Anne was also a wonderful cook. Her shepherd’s pie was a family favourite, and no special family gathering felt quite complete without her delicious, deviled eggs.

Some of Mary-Anne’s happiest times were spent outdoors at her sister Sylvia and Roy’s home in the country near Orangeville. She loved being there, surrounded by nature, family and the simplicity of country life.

And wherever there was music, there was a good chance Mary-Anne would be dancing. Music created a particularly special connection between Mary-Anne and her son Sean from the time he was a little boy. Even in later years, what began as a simple dinner at Sean’s house could quickly turn into an impromptu dance party. Those ordinary evenings became extraordinary memories that will now be treasured forever.

Mary-Anne also cherished the special outings she shared with her son Brian. Their bike rides and picnics together gave them time to enjoy the outdoors, talk, laugh and simply enjoy each other’s company. Those simple adventures meant so much to Mary-Anne and created memories Brian will carry with him always.

She also adored the special one-on-one dinner outings she shared with her daughter-in-law, Charmaine. When Sean was away on business, Charmaine would take Mary-Anne out to experience different restaurants and cuisines, introducing her to a wide variety of culinary experiences she might not otherwise have tried. Mary-Anne embraced those adventures with her characteristic enthusiasm and truly adored both the food and, most importantly, the time they spent together.

In recent years, Mary-Anne also found great joy in reconnecting with her sister-in-law, Diane Hope (Norman), sister of her late husband, Graham. Their renewed connection gave them the opportunity to reminisce, share stories from years gone by and revisit many cherished memories from their past. Mary-Anne truly valued the time they were able to share again.

Mary-Anne could also be stubborn, but usually because she wanted to do things her own way. She lived life on her own terms and carried an almost unshakable belief that she was indestructible. Despite facing many health challenges throughout her life, she continued to look toward tomorrow.

Just weeks before her passing, while celebrating her sister Connie’s 60th birthday, Mary-Anne was talking about living to be 100 years old. At times it took a little convincing to get her to seek medical attention, but she understood how deeply her family loved her and how much they wanted her around for many more years. Through countless doctor’s appointments, hospital stays and health battles, Mary-Anne continued to fight, time and time again.

She faced more than her share of struggles throughout her life, but those struggles never defined her. She continued to laugh, dance, tell stories, spend time outdoors, enjoy good food and music, and surround herself with the people she loved. She lived life to the fullest, in her own way and to the best of her ability.

Mary-Anne will be forever loved and deeply missed by her sons Sean Currie (Charmaine) and Brian Gray (MJ), and her cherished granddaughters Jordan Currie and Zoey. She will also be lovingly remembered by Mildred, Jay and Jack, who remained an important part of Mary-Anne’s extended family.

She will be deeply missed by her surviving siblings Cherle (Danny), Violet (Rick), Dennis, Sylvia (Roy), Ken, Randy and Connie (John).

Mary-Anne also leaves behind her many nieces and nephews: Ron, Lorelei, James (Sonia), Jody, Kimberli, Christopher (Rhonda), Allana, Adam, Keely, Harmony, Jamie (Christina), Justin (Kayla), Sarah, Holly (Matthew) and Jesse (Shauna), as well as Marilyn (Kyle). Mary-Anne shared a special bond with each of them, and being an aunt was another role she treasured deeply.

Mary-Anne was predeceased by her husband, Graham Currie; her parents, Pauline and Stanley Syrowy; and her brothers Jack, Jimmy and Tim.

Mary-Anne would undoubtedly have been overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of love and support shown to her family following her unexpected passing. Her family is deeply grateful for every message, call, visit and act of kindness. That love and support have helped carry them through an incredibly difficult time.

Although Mary-Anne’s life came to an end far sooner than anyone imagined, the way she lived it leaves an important reminder behind: life is short. Love your family, help people when you can, turn up the music, dance when you feel like dancing, and make the most of the time you’ve been given.

Her laughter, her stories, her energy and her enormous heart will be missed more than words can express, but the love she gave so freely will remain with her family forever.

“A mother’s love doesn’t end when she leaves us.
The ache we feel is the echo of a lifetime of being loved.”