Obituary of Mary Farrall

MARY RUTH FARRALL (née Smith) Eldest daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, caring nurse, beloved friend and neighbour, pianist and gardener, Mary passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 surrounded by her family. She recently celebrated her 79th birthday. Much loved by Kim Elizabeth Mitchell, Susan and David Humphrey, Karin Chykaliuk and Steve Taylor, and grandchildren Lauren and Nicole Mitchell and Heather and Jake Humphrey. Also loved and remembered by sister Elizabeth Shuttleworth and nephews Fraser and Geoff. Predeceased by parents Dudley and Margaret Smith and sister Georgie. Mary graduated from U of T with degrees in Phys. Ed. and Nursing and enjoyed a rewarding career working in hospitals and Public Health in Toronto. She lived in Cabbagetown where she found a warm community of wonderful friends. The family would like to thank all of the health care professionals for their extraordinary compassion and care in Mom's final years. The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21. If desired, donations may be made to the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation.