Our taughts and prayers are sent to you all on the passing of Mary. RIP.

As a child living in Baldoyle with my mam, dad and brothers we spent a lot of time with Mary. As a teacher in St Mary’s Primary School I remember many days she helped me with my reading and going to her apartment in Sutton and giving me one on one lessons. Having great chats and cups of tea and cakes. She was one of a kind and I will never forget all the assistance and support she gave me.

May the precious memories of Mary comfort you always and bring peace into your hearts. Mary was loved in her life and will never be forgotten in death.

I have such fond memories of our big Cousin Mary especially during her time working in Baldoyle. It was always an exciting adventure to visit, travelling on the bus and train from relative rural (at the time) Naas! We were so happy for Mary to find her great love John and dear Brenda. Deep condolences to you both and your family Brenda as well as all her beloved brothers and sisters and extended family in Ireland, Canada and elsewhere. Ar ais De go raibh a aimn, rest in peace Mary, Mary and Joanne and our families x

I was fortunate enough to work with Mary for sometime,Mary always had a smile when I came in. I was her Holly Berry! Will be forever in my heart! Thoughts and prayers to the family!

John, Brenda & family.

We were saddened to hear about Mary’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time and send our deepest sympathy.

One of the earliest memory I have is when we went to stay with Aunty Mary in Sutton, Dublin (think she was teaching in Baldoyle at the time) and she lived right beside the train tracks. I was maybe 8/9 and just bamboozled and amazed with trains!! Here she had the Birds Eye view from her top floor apartment. Lucky her.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal and love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace. Hugh.

John,Brenda and Family

I was blessed to get the chance to get to know Mary for almost 6 years, With Mary trying to teach me Irish and I to teach her Italian. She was always the better teacher. There was some hard times there was alot of great times,laughter with her quick wit and adventures. The fond memories I will keep is when she woke in the morning, She would say "Italiano" I would reply yes Mary it's Me. She would say oh Thank God it's you! Are you going to mind me today. I said yes and I will do my best! She was always ready for a hug.

To share a lesson Mary instilled in me over the years is to never to pray for patience. Because you might get the chance to use it. Pray for compassion. Another is when Mary would call out Francine. I would bolt out with Here Iam here Lord, Is it I Lord! and we would sing the song together. I will defently miss the cups of teas and conversations about her childhood and her past. I will be reminded when I see Peoples Friends magazine or any of her murder mystery shows I will think of Mary.

Mary had many names for me as in Francine, French,Italiano, Dominica, and the best is Big chief walla walla. Yet her heart always knew Who I was when she looked into my eyes.

As much as I was there for her to help. She also helped me so many other ways.

A personal note to Mary There is times I let you win at playing crazy 8's. You always had a smile when you would win.

Love always Francine

Dear John and family.

Corrado, Ross and I would like to extend to you all our deepest sympathies for your loss. Mary was the love of your life and we know how much you will miss her.

We are so sorry. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May she rest in peace.

From the Bonfanti Family

Dear Brenda and family,

I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mary. I wish you peace at this difficult time and comfort in happy memories.

Thinking of you,

Tara Holton

I have not seen Mary or heard from Mary for many years, but I remember her lovely ways and charming Irish accent. Sending loving thoughts and condolences to John and Brenda. I am sure you'll miss her terribly. She is safe in God's hands.

I will be forever grateful for Mary, and her guidance when I first began my travel career. We spent many trips together and treks to hotels in wind and rain and heat, always with a laugh in enjoying what our job enabled us to do.

Her kindness, caring and smile got both of us through many tough times.

Rest well, my friend. So glad you were a part of my life.

Carrie Borer

Truly sorry John to hear of your beloved wife's passing. Although I never met Mary personally I remember you often talking fondly of her and your many travel adventures together. I also remember vividly our many good times "teaching" at St. Pat's which seems so long ago now.

May the good Lord bring you strength and comfort in these trying times and may Mary bask in the light of Christ and enjoy the fruits of His eternal life.

Tom Beauvais

Dear John and family

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing on of your beloved wife and Mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sadness and grief.

“Do not cry because it is over; Smile because it happened”

Theresa Boucher

John on behalf of Mary and I, we offer our most sincere condolences of the loss of your wife, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you over the next few days. May the peace of the Lord give you strength to deal with Mary’s death.

Mike and Mary Francone

Sending deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary. May she rest eternally in peace.

Thinking of you all as you mourn the passing of this beautiful woman. I remember fondly our sailing trip when the waves suddenly became quite high and how quickly we all disembarked from the boat when it was safely back at the dock. It was lovely to spend time with Mary and John that day. Barb and Paul Dost.

With deepest sympathy from Derek and Berni O'Connor and family, Naas, Ireland.

My Auntie Mary was a fierce, indomitable force of nature, with the warmest, most generous heart. She was an incredible knitter (she was very patient and tried to teach me several times, but I could never pick it up), had a wicked sense of humour, and her scones were to die for. On holidays, she would single-handedly cook up impressive feasts and the most beautiful frosted Christmas cake, and gave such thoughtful gifts (I have many beautiful books and china dolls in my collection thanks to her). She loved a good cup of tea and a long chat with my mom.

I have very fond memories of us going on family vacations to various cottages at Wasaga Beach, Niagara Falls every March break, and my first Disney World trip in 2002. When I was little, she’d sometimes have me help her clean the house, but would always reward me with pancakes afterwards. When I was in grade 9, she graciously let me spend Take Your Kid To Work Day with her, learning all her tricks and skills as a travel agent, and then took me for lunch and ice cream. Before she got sick, she and my Uncle John attended every single show I was ever in, and she loved to hear me sing. Afterwards, even when she got confused sometimes, she would still remember to ask me what show I was in at that particular moment. She was thrilled when I decided to minor in Celtic Studies at University of Toronto.

I will miss our talks, with all the stories she told me of Ireland and the mischief she got up to in her youth, and her teaching me Irish vocabulary. I am so happy that she was able to attend her daughter’s wedding a few years ago, and meet her grandson, Cian, last year.

One of my last memories of her is in the hospital, unable to speak, but still tapping along to the Irish tune her sister was singing. She was sick for so long, and what a fighter she was. I’m glad she can finally rest. I will miss her terribly.

I remember Mary's warmth and kindness.

May she rest with God among the saints in life, life and love.

Annie Crooks

John, Brenda & Family

My sincere condolences on the passing of Mary. Her spiritual support during trying times and enduring friendship ever since, fills me with gratitude for having had the privilege of knowing her. I know how much she will be missed, but am consoled by the thought that she and Bernice will once again have the opportunity to commiserate with one another over the faults and foibles of husbands and sons! The thoughts and prayers of the entire Sherlock family are with you and with Mary.