SHORTT , Mary Lesingham January 22, 1918 - October 23, 2009 Mary died peacefully in her home in Calgary on Friday, October 23, 2009. Born in Calgary on January 22, 1918, the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lesingham Shortt, she began her musical studies on violin, piano and organ at an early age. She was awarded a scholarship to attend the Royal College of Music in London, England where she studied for four years. After returning to Calgary, she performed frequently in concerts, on radio and in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. However, her greatest joy was her teaching career of fifty-nine years. Travel was a passion of hers and she was blessed in achieving her desire of visiting most parts of the world. Her sense of adventure and love of culture is eclipsed only by her generosity and her genuine concern for others and the many charities that she supported. Mary is survived by cousins in England, USA and Australia and will be greatly missed by family, her many friends and former students. Visitation will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church, 3602 - 8 Street S.W., Calgary on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be in keeping with the giving spirit that Mary exemplified. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2M 3A5. Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial Published in the Calgary Herald from 10/30/2009- 10/31/2009