Mary Frances Bussieres

BUSSIÈRES (Bailey) Mary Frances

Picton, ON 19 September 1931 - Calgary, AB 24 October 2013

Mary Bussières, beloved wife for 58 years of Frank Bussières of Calgary, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 24 October 2013, after a lengthy illness. A loving, witty, humorous mother and grandmother, she is mourned by her husband, Frank; her three daughters, her son, and their families: Yolande (Dr. Paul Boiteau) and children, Patrick, Tanya and Tamara; Michelle (Robert Walsh) and children Christopher and Brittany; Simone Bussières (Richard Speiss); and Jean-Francois (Melanie Kwong). She is also survived by her brother Bill (Phyllis) of London, ON as well as her younger brother Bob of Pickering, ON. Mary also leaves behind members of her extended family: Carolyn Bowerman, Peter and Mary Ann Bussière, Bernard O’Dowd and her nieces, nephews and friends. Your love and support meant so much to her. Mary was predeceased by her sister, Marian Bowers and her brother, George. Mary’s positive outlook on life and her consistent support for her family, her unconditional love, generosity and desire to help others shall not be forgotten. Her love of flowers and all things yellow will be a daily reminder she is with us. Her beloved Habs have an eternal fan. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, 2424 – 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB on Thursday, 31 October 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following the Mass, entombment will take place at Sacred Heart Church Columbarium. Special thanks to the AHS Palliative Home Care team for their compassionate support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association’s CAMP BANTING, Ottawa and District Branch, 45 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1L 6E8 would be appreciated by Mary.