Mary Barbara FRASER

OBITUARY MARY BARBARA MCLERNON (nee FRASER) On August 2, 2007, Mary Barbara McLernon, in her ninetieth year died peacefully at home surrounded by family and caregivers. For the past 10 years, she courageously battled Parkinson's Disease while retaining an amazing memory, her strong humour, and a vital will to live. Mary was predeceased by her loving husbands Robert Ross McLernon and Roy Aubrey McLernon, as well as her brother Ramsey Fraser. Loving Mother of John (Peggy), David (Pam), Colin (Gwen), Robert (Debby); Dear Grandmother of Christopher (Ali), Michael (Joanne), Jennifer, Laura, Lynn, and Robbie and Great-Grandmother of Max, Will, Charlie, Ethan, Jack, and Sophie. Stepmother of Diana (Michael), Derry (Steve), Peter (Diane), and Richard. Step-grandmother to Mark, Matthew, Sean, Robin, Ken, Jamie, Antoine, and Arianne. She will also be missed by many dear friends in Toronto, Montreal, North Hatley, Florida, and Knowlton. Mary was an avid gardener and graciously hosted many garden tours at her beloved Sherrygroom Farm. She led an active sports life competing well into her seventies in Golf and Tennis. The Family would like to thank the Frizzle Family who for two generations, were loyal and caring friends, Dr. William Barakett, and the wonderful and compassionate caregivers who helped her quality of life. Mary will be missed by many but never forgotten. A private family funeral was held. There will be a memorial celebration for friends and family at the Knowlton Golf Club at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1st. Donations can be made in her memory to the BMP Foundation (Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation) 950 Principal St.Cowansville, QC J2K 1K3. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 8/10/2007 - 8/11/2007