Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Bartol

BARTOL, Mary Elizabeth March 20, 1936 - February 27, 2012 Suddenly, at the St. Catharines General Hospital with her children by her side, Mary passed away peacefully. Mary has been reunited with her beloved husband Joe (1999) and her infant son Stephen. Loving mother of Kelly (Danie) Monforte, Tim (Sue) Bartol, John (Ingrid) Bartol and Wendi (Paul) Gardner. Much loved grandmother to Nicholas, Melaina (Christian), Jeremy (Lauren), Emily, Jordan (Kathleen), Adam (Taveia), Connor, Ethan and Brandon. Mary is survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends including those at 382 Queenston St.. Predeceased by her parents John Charles and Anna Margarita (nee Strom) Casey, her brother John Patrick Casey and sister-in-law Josephine "Josie" Casey. Mary was born and raised in St. Catharines. Joe and Mary were Foster parents with FACS for over twenty years. Mary worked for the Lincoln County Board of Education and also with Century 21. Upon retirement Mary and Joe traveled between Hudson Florida and Port Severn. Returning to her roots in St. Catharines, Mary reacquainted with friends and made many more. Mary's greatest joy was the time spent with her family. Many thanks to all the caregivers, especially Mary's favourite paramedic, Tim. A celebration of Mary's life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 12 p.m. at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines. Visitation will take place prior to the ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated. "We miss you Mom."