Obituary for Mary Thompson
It is with great sadness that the family announces Mary's sudden passing. Mary Thompson (Lush) made her final journey to join her beloved sister, the morning of January 20, 2023, and peacefully exited knowing she had created a lifetime of loving memories with her family and friends.
Leaving behind her husband, of 63 years, Lloyd Thompson, children Terry Ann Thompson and Linda (Hendrik) Thompson-Tempelaar, and Morgan (Jeannie) Thompson, grandchildren Daniel (Charmine), Cassidy, Sabrina, Tabitha, Stephen and Kevin, and great-grandchildren Daniel-Torrance and Christopher.
Born in Elmvale, at the family farm, on November 7th, 1940. Mary was the fourth of eight children to join the Archer-Lush household. The cultivation of agriculture in her formative years resulted in a lifetime of frugality, hard-work, and that "can do" attitude.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Tony and Alice (Archer) Lush, her siblings Jim Archer, Albert Lush, Barry Lush, Norma Barrette, and sisters-in-law Noreen Nicholson, Jean Williams, and brothers-in-law Elbourne Andrew, Wes Williams Gordon Thompson. Survived by siblings Drusilla (Fred) Holloway, Robert Lush, Terry (Sharon) Lush, and sisters-in-law Shirley Crystal, Susian Lush, June (Thompson) Andrew and brother-in-law Gaetan (Jack) Barrette.
Over the years, her passion for gardening remained unflawed, in all weather, with her sister Norma, cousin Jean Lucas and friends Sue Thompson and Joyce Hurst, Mary would be seen unapologetically devoted to their adventure. Although the types of gardens changed, as did the location as the years grew. The two sisters found comfort and companionship in a place that gave life to many wonderful treasures. It's not surprising that the passing of Norma birthed an emptiness that lingered in the garden. Left with decades of fond memories, Mary could be seen dragging her walker and oxygen tank between the rows when weeding needed to ensue, when tomatoes were falling, and when berries were ripening.
Come spring, summer, or fall, if the garden was uninhabited, you would find the ladies.
with a cup of coffee, colorfully discussing something of great importance, or possibly in a ditch down the road digging out flowers or asparagus. If, neither were true, there's a possibility Mary was attempting to bribe her grandchildren with a summer swim as payment for a day of berry picking, or labour. Besides that, your last option would be behind the weekly flyers, on the phone with one of her children, convincing them she needs fifty pounds of butter.
At her request, no service will be held at this time. A Private family service will be held in the warmer weather. Date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to World Vision Canada sponsor a child program https://www.worldvision.ca/sponsor-a-child Mary has been a sponsor since the '70's
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Campbell House-Hospice Georgian Triangle for their care and compassion for Mary during her final moments.
Leaving behind her husband, of 63 years, Lloyd Thompson, children Terry Ann Thompson and Linda (Hendrik) Thompson-Tempelaar, and Morgan (Jeannie) Thompson, grandchildren Daniel (Charmine), Cassidy, Sabrina, Tabitha, Stephen and Kevin, and great-grandchildren Daniel-Torrance and Christopher.
Born in Elmvale, at the family farm, on November 7th, 1940. Mary was the fourth of eight children to join the Archer-Lush household. The cultivation of agriculture in her formative years resulted in a lifetime of frugality, hard-work, and that "can do" attitude.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Tony and Alice (Archer) Lush, her siblings Jim Archer, Albert Lush, Barry Lush, Norma Barrette, and sisters-in-law Noreen Nicholson, Jean Williams, and brothers-in-law Elbourne Andrew, Wes Williams Gordon Thompson. Survived by siblings Drusilla (Fred) Holloway, Robert Lush, Terry (Sharon) Lush, and sisters-in-law Shirley Crystal, Susian Lush, June (Thompson) Andrew and brother-in-law Gaetan (Jack) Barrette.
Over the years, her passion for gardening remained unflawed, in all weather, with her sister Norma, cousin Jean Lucas and friends Sue Thompson and Joyce Hurst, Mary would be seen unapologetically devoted to their adventure. Although the types of gardens changed, as did the location as the years grew. The two sisters found comfort and companionship in a place that gave life to many wonderful treasures. It's not surprising that the passing of Norma birthed an emptiness that lingered in the garden. Left with decades of fond memories, Mary could be seen dragging her walker and oxygen tank between the rows when weeding needed to ensue, when tomatoes were falling, and when berries were ripening.
Come spring, summer, or fall, if the garden was uninhabited, you would find the ladies.
with a cup of coffee, colorfully discussing something of great importance, or possibly in a ditch down the road digging out flowers or asparagus. If, neither were true, there's a possibility Mary was attempting to bribe her grandchildren with a summer swim as payment for a day of berry picking, or labour. Besides that, your last option would be behind the weekly flyers, on the phone with one of her children, convincing them she needs fifty pounds of butter.
At her request, no service will be held at this time. A Private family service will be held in the warmer weather. Date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to World Vision Canada sponsor a child program https://www.worldvision.ca/sponsor-a-child Mary has been a sponsor since the '70's
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Campbell House-Hospice Georgian Triangle for their care and compassion for Mary during her final moments.