ONNELLY, Mary Dorice (nee COPELAND) - January 5, 1937 - July 26, 2021
Our mother passed away peacefully with Jim, her ever loving husband, at her side.
Mary succumbed to Lewy body dementia after years of a very fierce, Mary-like struggle.
Born to Doris and Richard Copeland as an only child, she leaves husband James Arthur Donnelly, children David (Margaret), Caroline Hammond (Dale), James (Monique) and Stephen (Shelley), and grandchildren Kathleen, Alison, Jamie, Elijah, Emma, Rachel, Finn, Kristen (Matt) and great-grandchild Ronan.
Mary's wonderful, full life story can be told in these chapters: spectacular wife, supportive mother, dedicated educator, inveterate world traveller and finally, clothes horse.
As a wife, Mary inspired and challenged her infatuated husband.
Going on 62 years of marriage, Mary and Jim spent fewer than 10 days apart.
Mother to four rebellious children, leader of trips across continents, Mary instilled a keen sense of public duty and adventure in all her children, for which we are eternally grateful.
A special thanks to Lisa and all the caregivers who helped dad care for mom these past years.
Cremation to take place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date
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