With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Palmire Hardy (Nee Mahy) on December 9, 2023 at Souris Health Centre. Mary was born May 9, 1933 in Grand Clairiere. She is survived by her six children Bob (Thelma) Hardy, Susan (John) Janz, Betty Wainwright, Willy (Lynn) Hardy, Helen (Doug) Longmuir, and Carolyn O’Toole, 17 grandchildren 42 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Sister Yvonne Bertholet and brother Harvey (Brenda) Mahy and many nieces and nephew.
Mary grew up on a farm just west of Grand Clairiere were she attended Maple Hill school and helped out on the family farm.
In 1951 she married Gabe Hardy. She spent most of her life raising her family in Grand Clairiere, she always had a huge garden that she enjoyed from the first sprig of asparagus in the spring to the last vegetable in the fall. She was a women of many talents she would spend her free time knitting, crocheting, embroidering and making quilts for her family.
In the late 1970’s she started working for the post office. She continued this career for many years eventually working her way to Postmaster in Hartney in 1993, which she was very proud of. She retired in1998.
Mary moved to Hartney in1993 where she enjoyed spending time with her friends and playing cards. After retiring she found time to travel, many of her trips were visiting kids and grandkids from Prince Rupert B.C. to Cape Breton Island N.S.
In later years as her health declined her quick wit and humor never left her. Even towards the ends still shared stories and memories of her life. Visits from her children and grandchildren were filled with her contagious laughter and acted as a reminder to never take yourself too seriously. She was a kind hearted, hard-working woman.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Leon and Palmire Mahy, sister Aurelie Gagnon, daughter Anna, grandchildren Connie Hardy, Kyle O’Toole, and son-in-law Jim Wainwright.
Celebration of life was held Dec.19, 2023 at St.Jeans Catholic Church in Grand Clairiere.
Mary will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
In memory of Mary, donations may be made to a charity of your choice
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing
She was such a friendly gal when she worked in the post office or when you met her elsewhere.
Dear Hardy family, We are very sorry to hear of Mary’s death. She was our neighbour until she moved into the Lodge. She was a good neighbour and we missed popping over to see her. RI P
Mary.
My deepest sympathies to all your families , my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful lady. I remember days it took me an hour to get my mail because her and I would start chatting. She always had so many stories to tell. A real gem.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keep your memories close.
Betty Tanguay
Jack and I were saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very kind natured lady. She lived across from our Dear Mom Barrows in the lodge and was a gem of a neighbour to her. Jack always tried to drop off some pickerel for Mary when he came back from north fishing. She will be missed by one and all that knew her. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time, our deepest sympathies.
Sooo sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady and loved her smile. Our thoughts are with you all!!
My deepest sympathies to the Hardy Family on the passing of Mary. She was such a wonderful lady.
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she was a beautiful person to be around, always smiling and welcoming.
We have fond memories of her when they lived next door to Grandma Hardy and we visited from Dryden.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Love
Carol, Pat, Phyllis and Rick, Bob and Brenda, Barry and Joni