It is with deep sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved Wife, Mother and “Nanny”, Mary Caffrey. Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years on October 3, 2024. In her final days Mary was comforted by her devoted husband, children and grandchildren.
Mary will be forever remembered by her husband of 58 years Mike, and her four children; Jennifer, Maria, Darren (Claire), and Diana (Dom), and eight grandchildren; Jacob, Kaelyn, Christina, James, Mia, Liam, Cillian and Damien; and brother Anthony (Maureen). Mary also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins who adored her.
She was predeceased by her parents, John and Delia Durkin; and her beloved brother, Johnny Durkin.
Mary was born and grew up in Yorkshire, England. Prior to immigrating to Canada Mary also lived in New Zealand. During her life in Canada Mary lived in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta before moving to Victoria, British Columbia in 2022.
Mary’s greatest love was her family and she devoted her life to them. Mary also worked as a Payroll Clerk and retired from her long career at the age of 55 from Edmonton Public Schools where she was highly respected by her colleagues. During her retirement Mary was passionate about gardening and took great pride in creating her lovely rockery.
Mary was a very special lady and will be missed by her family and friends all over the world. She will be remembered for her loving heart, beautiful smile, selfless spirit, great sense of humour and gentle soul.
The family would like to recognize and thank the team of incredible professionals at Victoria General Hospital that cared for her during her last days. They would also like to thank the dedicated, caring team of professionals at Luther Court Community Health Centre and the home care team that provided care for her during her last years.
A visitation will be held on October 19, 2024, between 10:00 am and 11:00 am at St. Joseph The Worker Parish, 753 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1M9. The Funeral Mass will follow the Visitation at 11:00 am with Father Alfredo officiating . For those unable to attend the link is below:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. Please send donations by cheque to Suite 300 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2, or donate online at alzbc.org.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Claire Smith
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Gerry and Joan Fordham and family Our deepest condolences to Mike and family.
we have some lovely memories of Mary.
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Shelley Ickringill Rest in peace Aunty Mary. You will be so missed and I will never forget our girls road trip to the Rockies..
One of my favourite memories. Sending all our love to Uncle Mike Jenny Maria Darren Claire Diana and Dom and all your beautiful grandchildren love from Shelley David Harvey and Jemima ❤️✨️
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Tony Durkin Goodbye to my beautiful, gentle, caring Sister who taught everyone around her how to live. Although thousands of miles separated us we managed to be close. RIP Sis.
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Sherri Fedor Mary exuded acceptance and love to all who had the privilege to know her. She has left a legacy of kindness that will continue through the actions of her family and friends.
My condolences to Mike, Jenny, Maria, Daren Diana and grandchildren.
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Rose Bangen So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Our condolences go out to Mike, Jenny, Maria, Darren and Diana and
their families. We have many happy memories of Mary and family. May she rest in peace.Lawrence and Rose Bangen, Lori and Keith
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Michael and Jackie O’Neill Dear Mary, you will be sadly missed, you have left such happy memories. Sincere condolences to your beautiful family. May you Rest in Peace .
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Christina Knight Rest in peace Mary our lovely kind and gentle cousin
Sincere sympathy to Mike Jennifer Maria Darren and Diana and family also to Anthony and Maureen and to all the Durkin and Caffrey families
I have many happy memories of our family gatherings …you will be sorely missed
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Thomas Caffrey Osvald Our deepest sympathies to Uncle Mike and cousins Jenny, Darren, Diana and Maria and families. Our thoughts will be with you all as you say farewell to Mary on Saturday. May she rest in peace.
– Thomas and Jane
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Margaret My condolences to Mike and the family. Mary will be sorely missed, a lovely lady with a heart of gold. X
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Erika Erxleben I remember Mary from work at Edmonton Public Schools….she had the gentlest, kindest demeanor and personality, in her work and interactions.. ..A really kind lady.
I’m so sorry for your loss….especially for my dear friend Jenny, still think of you so often, with love….
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JoAnn Caffrey Mary was a special lady, opening her home to us many times as we came to know her. My memories of Mary with her unique qualities of kindness and amazing smile would know we were welcomed. Mary would make special meals when we all came together, especially potato cakes. To her family who watched over her and took loving care the last few years, bless you.
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Alexandra Tattam What an enormous loss for you all. Mary was such a lovely lady, with a smile that would light up the whole room. Our deepest condolences to Mike, Diana, Jenny, Darren and Maria and all the family. Also sending love to Cillian and Damien. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Alexandra, David, Matthew & William
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Marion Carney (Ireland) My deepest sympathy to Mike,Jenny, Maria, Diana & Darren & family to Anthony & Maureen in UK on the sad loss of my beautiful & gentle cousin Mary RIP. We had such happy times together. May she rest in peace.
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Michael Woloshyniuk Mary’s love and kindness were felt by everyone who knew her. May God give you strength and comfort during this sorrowful time.
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Ann & Bertie Folan, NY Our sincere condolences to Mike and your
extended family on the passing of
Mary Ellen a lovely lady.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
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Jamie and Louise Richards Deepest sympathies to Mike, Diana, Jenny, Maria, Darren and extended families on the passing of your beloved Mary. She was a lovely lady who had such grace with a caring nature. May she rest in peace x
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Patricia Richards Sending love and condolences to Mike, Diana, Jenny, Maria, Darren and Claire. Mary was a true lady and I was very fond of her. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Pat
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Teresa Caffrey Deepest Sympathies to.
Uncle Mike, Jenny, Maria, Darren, Diana, and family on the loss of Mary the world has lost a lady, she will be sorely missed
May she rest in peaceFrom
Teresa Caffrey and Kieran Fleming
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Rosalie Caffrey Auntie Mary was always so lovely, kind and great at sneaking me extra treats in my childhood. She will be missed greatly. Sending all my thoughts and prayers ❤️
We have such lovely memories of Aunty Mary. She was a very special lady. All our love from Claire, Niamh and Noel xx