Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Sunday, March 30, 2014, Mary Tavenor, Bolton, formerly Victoria Harbour, beloved wife of the late Charles Tavenor. Dear mother of Larry and his wife Mina, Rick and his wife Vivian, Charlene and John, and predeceased by Charles (Jim). Loving grandmother of Charlotte, Samantha, Andrew, Nicholas, Lisa, Effie Jolene, Michelle, Rachel and Suzie, and great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren.
Our mother was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. At a very young age her father – Kenneth Goss – moved the family to Sydney, Nova Scotia. This is where mom grew-up and went to school. Toward the end of the Second World War is when mom met our father – Charlie Tavenor. After the war they moved to Toronto, Ontario. Mom ran a room and board business out of our home, first on Nassau Street and then on Palmerston Gardens. Our mother was a mother to many a young apprentice who started his career studying at the Provincial Institute of Trades (later becoming George Brown College) on Nassau Street. While we lived on Nassau Street mom was instrumental in helping several families to re-establish themselves after emigrating from Europe and the UK. Mom completed her working career in customer service with the T. Eaton Company – Sheppard Avenue West warehouse. Mom joined the Eaton Choir. This gave mom the opportunity to full-fill her childhood dream to sing. Mom was very proud to be a member of this choir. Our mother loved this country. Mom was able to travel this great country from sea, to sea, to sea. We all have great memories of summers at the cottage on Georgian Bay – Robins Point Road, Victoria Harbour.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Betty Bartlett for her understanding and guidance through the final difficulties we faced. As a childhood friend, mom considered Betty to be part of our family and considered her to be a daughter.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon from 12 o’clock until time of the memorial service in the chapel at 1 o’clock.
Reception to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, M4H 1P4.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Kim Victor Gale
We are thinking of you and are very sorry for your loss.
Scott and Tammy Crawford
Charlene, Effie and family.
We are truely saddened by your loss and hope your grief is eased with the understanding that Mary is now in a better place.
Blair Rodman
Charlene and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss and your family will be in my prayers.
Steve and Janice Gibbs
Charlie and family,
We are truly saddened for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen MacNeil
Mary was the best friend that I ever had. She helped me more times than I can remember when times were tough, and I am truly sad to have lost my oldest and dearest friend. I will miss her dearly!
My sincerest condolences Charlene, you were such a great daughter.
Be at Peace Mary!
-Helen
Shirin Shams and Nurin
Charlie and Family:
Deepest sympathy from all of us on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephen and Michelle Cope and family
Charlene and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Luciano Di Tommaso
Charlie and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn Cope Conroy
My deepest sympathy at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy & Serena Hamilton
So So sad to hear that your mother has passed on, she was a wonderful woman and well loved
our love and prayers are with you Charlene, Effie and family
Peter and Myra
All our best wishes are with you. We had planned to come to your mother’s memorial, but Myra is undergoing medical tests of her own which would make this trip to Bolton awkward.
Know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
Peter and Myra
Vivian (again)
My mother-in-law was certainly one of a kind & never failed to make me smile or laugh. I wish I could be there with my family to give hugs all around. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. We can rejoice knowing that she has gone home to be with her Heavenly Father.
Carlos DaCosta
Rick, Larry and Charlene,
My condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember her very well even though its been a long time since I’ve seen her. The memories I have of the times when I was at your house when I was a teen, the time spent in the station wagon going up to your cottage, and many other moments are very always on my mind. She had a very good sense of humour and was a very lively person. She was always smiling and laughing and she always made me feel good. She was like second family to me.
I am sure she is at peace and is together with your father finally
Carlos, Monika, Daniel and Julian
HK
Rick…So very sorry to hear of your loss…May the angels hold you tightly until you meet with your loved ones once more. God be with you all thru your journey!
Enos Joseph comeau
Sorry for your loss