October 20, 1930- October 12, 2021
Mary passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Chartwell Queen’s Square, in Cambridge. Daughter of the late Charles Harrison Kehoe and Kathleen Byrne.
Loving mother of Paul (Anne), Ann Marie (Sean) and Carl (Martha). Grandma to Sam (Emily), Devon, Tom (Hayley), Rachel (John), Michael and Jonathan.
Mary graduated from Toronto Normal School in 1950 and taught for more than 33 years – 26 of them at St. Margaret Mary School in Woodbridge, Ontario.
Mary will be deeply missed by her family and wonderful network of cherished friends, including her faithful friend, Neil Gillis.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday, October 19 from 5 – 7 pm.
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A family funeral mass will be held on Wednesday morning, October 20 at St. Patrick’s Church, Schomberg.
Special thanks to the exceptional staff at Chartwell Queen’s Square for their wonderful care over the past 2 years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Mary’s love of animals by making a donation to your local Humane Society or the Lion’s Foundation Guide Dogs.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Kim Rouvelin and family
Ann, Sean,Devon and Jonathan as well as all the family, we send your our most sincere condolences on the passing of you mom/grandma. She was a lovely woman we didn’t see often enough! I was glad we did touch base through Facebook in the last few years. Ever since we met in ‘81 she was always there with a kind word. Hugs.
Sandy Gardner
My condolences to all. Especially to Paul/Ann/Carl and Mary’s grand babies. This is Sandra (sandy). Jackie has been my go to person . Do take care of yourself during this painful time .
Jim and Heidi Sant
Our most sincere condolences to all of Mary’s family. She was a wonderful person and we always enjoyed our chats with her when she came to the shop.
Bill and Eileen Fritz
Dear Paul, Anne and Carl,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We shared many happy years together at St. Margaret Mary School. She was a dear friend.
Eileen
Jackie Greenberg
Our sincere condolences. I have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. We used to go for lunch and then go back to her apartment for tea in real teacups.
Jackie and Rick
Neil Gillis
I will miss You dearly My Friend.
Love Ya,
Neil A.
Kathy and Terry Agar
Ann, Sean, and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Sending our love and prayers to you all at this very trying time.
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
For the Sheardown Family
We Bob and I would like to give our condolences to you all. I have known Mary for a long time. We had a lot of good times together. So sorry to hear of her passing
Paul Byrnes
To Mary’s family,
I was very sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. Mary was a good friend of my mother, Reta Byrnes, and my sister, Glenna.
Deepest sympathy,
Paul Byrnes
Eleanor O’Leary
To Paul, Ann & Carl and your families
Sorry to hear of the death of your mother. You will miss her very much. I too remember our happy teaching days at St. Margaret Mary’s.
Joe/Mary Ellen Keenan
To Sheardown family, I wish to extend my sincerest sympathy, on the loss of a wonderful person. Mary was a gifted educator and exceptional support to all her students. She was respected by all. Extending.thoughts and prayers. Joe.Keenan/ Mary.Ellen
John Harrison
Thankfully Mary passed peacefully . I have fond memories of a good kinship. My condolences to Paul, Anne , Carl & their families
Margaret Groombridge
To the Sheardown Family
Sending our deepest condolences to you.
Earl and Margaret Groombridge
Archie Chamberlain
My sincere condolences to Paul,Ann and Carl.One of my memories Mary was my grade 8 teacher she bet me 5 dollars I would not pass grade 9. She paid up.
Larry Harrison
My deepest condolences to Paul Ann and Carl and families .
Thoughts and Prayers are with you
Larry Harrison
Marlene Misumi
Mary, your mom taught Anne, Edna, John, Marlene and maybe Michael and Teresa Bontje at St. Margaret Mary School in Pine Grove which I will never forget.
We went out for lunch when she was living in her condo in Schomberg and had a really nice time.
Remember the good times and know that she is in heaven. Praying for you and your families.
Marlene Misumi/Bontje.
Ruth Anne Mott
To the Sheardown Family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Mary, your dear Mom and Grandma. Mary was a great friend to my aunt, Marian O’Neill. Thinking of you all today, at your Mom’s funeral and for her Birthday.
Love, Ruth Anne O’Neill Mott
Nancy Vassallo
Dear Sheardown Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy, Theresa-Marie Vassallo and Family
Joan Rice
I am sorry to hear Mary passed on. I am sending my condolences.
Karen Tasca
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. When I think of your mom, I remember her gathering with her friends at Nobleton Family Restaurant and later, the Wishbone. Her friends and family were important to her and it was obvious she was loved by many.
I hope that that memories of your mom bring you comfort.
Karen Tasca
Evie Hilliard DeWit
My condolences to the Sheardown family. Mary was also my teacher at S.S. #7 King. I received from her a Book by the title The Five Little Peppers and How they Grew. My great Grandchildren are enjoying it now.
Evie Hilliard DeWit TN.