In memory of

Mary Roselyn McKay (nee Burgess)

May 17, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa in her 80th year. Mary was living in Oxford Mills at the time of her passing, but she had been a longtime resident of Toronto/Mississauga. Originally from Kentville, she has always been a proud Nova Scotian at heart. Mary was predeceased by her adoring husband Gordon. Loving mother to Debbie Marinos (Spiro), Cathy DeJong and Shelley Young (Chris). Cherished Grandma/Momma of Sabrina, Brandi, Tommy, Kaylee, Danny, Chloe & Kamryn. She is survived by her siblings Patricia & James; and predeceased by her parents Archibald & Mary Priscilla Burgess, brothers Ken, Wilfred, William, Richard, Albert, John, Cecil, Peter & Paul, and her son-in-law Jacobus “Buz” DeJong. Fondly remembered by her many nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A special note of thanks is offered to Dr. Mira Abdel Malek of Kemptville, as well as the Dr’s, nurses & staff both at QCH and The Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre in Ottawa for their excellent care. We would also like to extend a kind thank you to the nurses/PSW’s from both Bayshore HealthCare & Saint Elizabeth Health Care for their in-home support.

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Shelley Young (Daughter)

Entered May 20, 2019 from Oxford Mills, ON

Omma:
You were a beautiful soul inside and out, and everyone you ever crossed paths with loved you immediately. I am so thankful God chose you to be my Mom; I know while I was growing up we didn’t always see eye to eye, but as an adult I couldn’t have asked for a better friend. I have never known anyone so strong and brave in my life. I am so proud to be your daughter, and you will always be a guiding light in my life. Everywhere I look I see a memory, and it’s difficult right now but I hope someday these little reminders of you will bring me comfort. Now I have to figure out how to navigate my life and move forward without you; I don’t know how to do that. Guess I’ll just keep going day by day like always. Chloe & Kamryn are taking your loss hard...but they don’t fully understand death so it’s hard for them to express. We all have treasured our time here at home with you and it was our privilege to take care of you these past few years. I know you didn’t want to leave us, especially the girls, but Dad was waiting for you and I hope wherever you are now that you are together. God bless you and thank you for giving me life. I hope I have made you proud. Gain your wings and watch over us all now from Heaven; and enjoy having the best seats in the house at all the Toronto Blue Jays games from now on. Missing you terribly but I can rest easy now you are free of pain. Kiss Oppa for me. I will always love you...mean it.
Love your baby girl, Shelley
a.k.a. Scrump xoxo <3

Leah Curnock (Friend)

Entered May 20, 2019 from Oxford Mills

My deapest sympathies to Shelley and the rest of Mary's family. I didn't know Mary well, but heard many wonderful stories about her from Shelley. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Michelle Burgess-benjamin (Niece)

Entered May 20, 2019 from Alberta

So sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Mary. I will always cherish the time we got to chat on FB and will miss that. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kimmie Charbonneau (Youngest Daughter Shelley BF)

Entered May 20, 2019 from Mississauga

Omma, you always made us laugh with your antics and way of thinking. You always spoke your mind no matter what but you were always there to lend a hand or give advice. You will be dearly missed but you are with Oppa now looking down on all of us. Fly free Sweet Angel, we will watch for you soaring in the skies with Oppa whenever we are travelling. GBNF R.I.P. Love you forever and a day

Michelle Harris (Facebook daughter)

Entered May 20, 2019 from USA, North Carolina

I will miss your beautiful smile and your kind words. Sleep peacefully beautiful lady. You've always treated me like one of your own. You will forever be in my heart. I LOVE YOU 💕❤🌷

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