It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jones King on November 25 2021, at home, aged 90 years. Predeceased by beloved husband David, mother to Brian, Alistair (Lori) and Stuart (Shannon), grandmother to Alyssa and Joshua, sister to Irene and Alan (Evelyn), predeceased by siblings Margaret, Morag, Jessie, Carrie, Jim and Jack, aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

May, to all who knew her, married David in 1958 and together emigrated with the children to Canada in 1967. People whose faith was the cornerstone of their lives, on their second Sunday in Canada they ventured down the road to Forward Baptist Church in Toronto where they remained as active members for more than 50 years and made many lifelong friends. Up until she was 88 she would still regularly make the drive from north Scarborough down to Woodbine and Gerrard for Sunday morning service. A true prayer warrior, you could guarantee that if May said she would pray for you, you were being prayed for.

A proud mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she took great pride and pleasure in the lives & accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was loving, supportive and generous to a fault, if we can be half of what she was in these respects we will have done well.

Many thanks to the many doctors and nurses from Women’s College Hospital, palliative care department at Scarborough Grace Hospital and staff from St Elizabeth Healthcare who cared for mom daily. Special thanks to Marcia who saw mom twice almost everyday since June, held her hand, helped her read her bible and sing songs and became a good friend to May.

The last two years have been difficult for her and to see her wind down. The last five months have been particularly difficult as her body and mind began to fail but she faced it with the same dignity and grace that she lived her life with. The scripture on May’s baptism certificate from Revelation 2:10 says “ be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life”. Wear that crown well, you have earned it. Rest in peace mom