Avis de décès de Mary-M. Hayes - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Mary M. Sherven July 5, 1928 Our much loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many passed away peacefully at her home in Saskatoon on Monday, October 26th. Mary is survived by her children, son Dan (Terri) and their family, Nathan (Rhiannon), Rod (Jolene), Danny and Mitchell, son Michael (Sharon) and their family, Krista, Scott, Taylor and Garth, daughter Maureen (Walter) Smith and their family, Jamie, Riki and Kacy, son Bill (Shauna) and their family, Justin, Jennelle, Kaitlin and Meghan, son Scott (MJ) and their family, Erika, Alex and Rachel, son Gord (Donna) and their family, Ben, Michaela and Jenna; great grandchildren Kelsey, Adonica and Kaitlin; brothers Gordon (Kay) Hayes and Jack (Claire) Hayes, sisterin-law Maxine (Norm) Geirl and brothers-inlaw Jim and Bill Sherven and all of Mom's wonderful nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Dr. G.R. Sherven, parents Dan and Margaret Hayes and sister-in-laws Donnie McNaulty and Lorraine Rodgers. Mary was born in 1928 in Moose Jaw; she attended grade school at Aiktow near Lake Diefenbaker and graduated from high school in Moose Jaw. She graduated as a registered nurse from Providence Hospital in 1950. As a young graduate she worked as a public health nurse in the Moose Jaw area. After her marriage to Dad she worked in the Gravelbourg, Kincaid and Mankota hospitals until her retirement in 1999. As a nurse Mom showed her compassion by caring for both patients and their families. Over the years friends and strangers alike would tell us how much Mom had helped them during hospitals stays. It made us proud. As the veterinary assistant Mom played an integral role in coordinating Dad's day which could see him in Coderre in the morning, Bateman at noon and possibly Glentworth or Fir Mountain later in the day. Mom earned the respect of many farmers/ ranchers as she worked with them. As an accomplished athlete herself, Mom passed on the love of sport to all of us. She valued the life lessons learned through sport. She encouraged competition, loyalty, and most of all to strive to maintain positive relationships. Mom was so proud of her Irish Heritage, and being Irish she treasured every friend and had a remarkable ability to keep them for life. Mom was fortunate enough to travel to Ireland with her brothers and cousin Murray to maintain our family ties. She has encouraged us to do the same. Although Mom accomplished a great deal in her life it was family that meant the most to her. Her most important role was that of a mother and grandmother. She was always there to share her wisdom with her 6 children, 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Our thanks to the Saskatoon Health Region for the wonderful care mom received and a special thank you to Agnes and Pat for their compassion. Words cannot express our families' gratitude to all of Mom's tremendous friends who stopped in, sent cards, phoned and continually let her know that she was loved. To those who spent time with Mom and shared in the care giving over the past year we say, One can only hope to earn these types of friends over a lifetime. We are so grateful for mother Mary. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 @ 2:00 pm at St. Albert's R.C. Church, Mankota. Internment at Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw Memorial tributes in Mary's memory may be made to the Mankota and District Health Auxiliary. Published in the Regina Leader-Post from 10/29/2009- 10/30/2009