August 15th, 1931 - January 19th, 2024
Passed peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket on Friday January 19th, 2024, at 92 years of age. Mary is the beloved sister of the late James Colin Macdonald (Kathleen) and Roberta Nepean (Ross). She is the cherished daughter of the late Robert Patrick Macdonald and Amy Edith (nee Baker). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Mary held the title of Canada’s Top Athlete in both basketball and volleyball for many years. She held a bronze medal in the Winnipeg Pan Am games in 1967. As a proud member of the University of Toronto sports teams, Volleyball Canada, and Basketball Canada, Mary's contributions elevated her to legendary status in the annals of Canadian sports history. She currently holds a spot in the British Colombia Sports Hall of Fame for her many athletic accomplishments, where she rightfully earned her place among the athletic elite. Further to her passion for athleticism, she dedicated her working life as a Physical Health Education teacher.
In addition to her athletic and educational pursuits, Mary was a woman of profound faith—a strong and dedicated Catholic. Today, we find solace in knowing that she has been joyfully reunited with our Lord in Heaven, her spirit forever at peace.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie Street, Newmarket on Monday January 29th, 2024, at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Seton Church or the Margaret Bahen Hospice.
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May her memory continue to inspire generations to come, and may she rest in eternal peace.
Arrangements entrusted to Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home