Kilgour, Mary (nee Gallivan)

Mary passed away peacefully at the North Bay
General Hospital on January 10, 2009 at the age of 85. She was predeceased in 2007 by her loving husband of forty-eight years, Gord Kilgour of North Bay. Mary will be greatly missed by her sons Alex and Ian, her
daughters-in-law Lynette Johnson and Carolyn Morland, her grandchildren Sam and Ali, her sister-in-law Pat Gallivan and neices and nephews Mary-Pat, Danny, Maureen and Kevin. Mary was predeceased by her parents, John E. and
Gertrude Gallivan (nee Eady) and her brother, Jack Gallivan.

Born and raised in Petrolia, Ontario, Mary led a full and active life. During World War II, she trained as a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario and in the following years pursued her vocation
in Vancouver and Montreal. She and Gord met in Montreal and married in 1959. They started their family in Ottawa and moved to North Bay in 1970. In North Bay, Mary continued to pursue her career and further her education: in 1972, she took a position with Algonquin College teaching mental health nursing where her expertise was honoured when she was awarded the designation of Master Teacher; and in 1980, Mary completed her Bachelor of
Arts degree at Nipissing University majoring in English and Psychology. Mary retired from teaching in 1988 spending her time volunteering, reading, travelling and relaxing at the cottage on the French River. Mary was an
active member of the Herbert A. Bruce Chapter of the IODE and served as Regent in 1991 and 1992.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the caring nurses of 3E and 4W and the doctors at the North Bay General Hospital and to Linda from the CCAC. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across
from City Hall) on Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm and 9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11 am on Friday. A reception will follow in the Martyn Funeral Home reception centre. In accordance with
Mary's wishes, memorial donations may be made to One Kid's Place.