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Mary Winnifred Franklin (née Nevers)

6/20/2017

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June 18, 1930 – June 20, 2017

Heaven’s newest angel received her wings on June 20, 2017, surrounded with love from her dear husband, best friend and soul-mate Eugene (Dixie) Franklin, and her loving sons Glenn and Gene. Mary was the best mother-in-law ever of Brenda and Lianne. “Grammie” was cherished by her precious grandchildren Erin and her husband Mathew Evans, Andrew and his partner Meredith Bee, and Arianna.

Mary was born and raised in Woodstock, New Brunswick by her loving parents Verna and Wilbur Nevers. On August 25th , 1951, she married her high-school sweetheart and Dominion of Canada basketball champion, Dixie. Mary and Dixie enjoyed more than 65 years of marriage. Mary will be missed by her beloved sister Dorothy Everett, the late Gerald Everett, her dear nephew Keith Everett, his wife Heather and family Sandy & Mark, Christy, Craig, Thomas & Ashley.

Mary was a kind, gentle spirit with a playful sense of humour, always ready and willing to help. In her younger years, Mary played basketball and was a beautiful, graceful ice skater. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, especially at Christmas and birthdays, and rarely missed any of their sporting events where she cheered them on, and provided “twonies” for goals. Grammie was so happy when the kids called her to drive them home from school, to the pizza shop at lunch, or to J&J’s to pick up hockey or baseball cards. She loved making Sunday roast beef dinners for the family, with her award-winning Lemon Pie for dessert, and then playing games together. She quilted and knit personal creations which she shared with those she cared about. Mary loved weddings and we were fortunate to have her at Erin & Mat’s wedding where she danced and enjoyed the music until 11pm in her beautiful blue dress.

Mary trained to be a legal secretary and worked for many of the lawyers in Kitchener after she and Dixie “emigrated to Upper Canada”, including Justice Coulter Osborne QC. In 1986 Mary started working full-time for the family business “Upholsteries by Dixie”, to do whatever was needed including the books, banking, bringing orders across the US border, and assisting Dixie and Glenn who provide 1930’s Ford parts and upholstery kits to customers all over the world. Mary spent many hours in the garage, upholstery shop and at flea markets with the guys.

Recent years have been hard for Mary who suffered from Alzheimer’s but she was lovingly cared for at home by Dixie with amazing help from Gene and Glenn. The family is very grateful to the care-workers who assisted with Mary’s care at home, and the caring staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home where Mary was so fortunate to spend her last weeks. The family is following Mary’s wishes as to cremation and no funeral service.  A celebration of life to remember fun-loving Mary will follow at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Parkwood Mennonite Home in Mary’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
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Bob Henderson link
6/30/2017 02:14:55 pm

Very sorry to hear of Mary's passing, I will remember her fondly when we would joke with each other when I would come for parts, and I remember her love for animals as well, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Lianne Franklin
6/30/2017 05:36:59 pm

Thank you so much!

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Paul & Judy
6/30/2017 02:29:57 pm

Mary was a great friend and mother in law of our daughter lianne

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Dick Mair
6/30/2017 02:52:34 pm

Gene, So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. On the many visits to your place over the years Mary was always so cheerful and helpful she holds a special place in my heart. You were blessed to have had such a partner in life.

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Lianne Franklin
6/30/2017 05:38:19 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your great memories! Mary loved to meet customers.

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Steven & Cherryl Twiss
6/30/2017 03:52:12 pm

Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Mary always had a smile and a kind remark. She will be missed in the antique car community as well as her own community.

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FRED SUTHERLAND
6/30/2017 05:51:39 pm

Very sorry to hear of Mary's passing...I know she meant the world to you Gene and to your 2 sons Gene & Glenn. Healing takes time and I am sure she will be with you every single day. Take care my good friend..

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Cathy Hutchinson link
7/1/2017 07:30:53 am

My thoughts and condolences are with you all. "Aunt Mary" has always held a special place in my heart.

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Ron Yorksie link
7/3/2017 09:48:10 am

Our condolences on the passing of Mary. I met her only a few times and she was a beautiful person. RIP

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Lianne Franklin
7/10/2017 09:22:30 am

Thank you all for your heartfelt comments! Our family really appreciates your thoughts and messages.

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