Obituary of Mary Riley

Riley, Mary Stuart Mum passed away today, on August 13th, 2019, in the beautiful surroundings and gentle care of Hospice Wellington. Born in Montreal on the 11th of September, 1927, the youngest of five children; she was raised in Montreal and spent some formative years in Switzerland with her sister Shirley and cherished mother Marjorie Ross Finley. She was surrounded in life by her adoring grand-parents, aunts and uncles. Throughout her life her brothers, Hart, Skip and Alan, brought her great joy. In 1952 she married geologist George C. Riley, (1924-2010), RCAF and they ventured out together raising a family all over the world. Left to celebrate her life are her daughters Jan, Doone, Melissa, Mairin; her sons-in-law Pat, Tim, Matty; grandchildren and partners, Luke (Indra), Kate (Katie), Kathryn (Chris), David (Julia), Karen (John), Philip, Mairin (John); and great grandchildren; Sebastian, Sarah and Lilith. In her last few years, Mum was blessed to have the continuing loving support of her two sisters-in-law, Dru van Hengel and Rae Finley, along with her nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends. We will have a celebration of life in the Spring of 2020 when the tulips bloom to embrace, honour and share stories, memories and photos we have of her remarkable journey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Wellington or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family. Service Information Visitation Location Cremation has taken place Requested Charity Hospice Wellington or the charity of one's choice