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BLACKLER: Mary Elizabeth (Urquhart) of Kirkton

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 12, 2016 @ 4:05 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 17 Comments

BLACKLER: Mary Elizabeth (Urquhart) of Kirkton

At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys on Thursday, August 11, 2016 of Kirkton in her 87th year.  Beloved wife of the late Garth B. Blackler (1986).  Dear mother of Kirk Blackler of Kirkton, the late Brent M. Blackler (2011), the late Steven G. Blackler (2002), and mother-in-law of Kathy Blackler and Jeff Graham of RR 1 St. Marys.  Dear grandmother of Emma and Matt, Garth and Cara, and Sarah and Marc.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Norma and Gerard Paul of St. Marys, Ethel Urquhart, and Marion Urquhart both of St. Marys, Joanne Blackler of Kirkton, and Dawn and Barrie Temple of London, England.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her brothers Jack and Roger Urquhart, and brother-in-law Ken Blackler.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Thursday evening 7-9 PM.  Visitation will also be held at the St. James Anglican Church, 65 Church Street, St. Marys on Friday, August 19th from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, where the funeral service will be held at 11 AM with The Rev. Rishi Sativihari, and Rev. Glenda Meakin officiating.  Interment St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Kirkton.

Donations to the St. James Anglican Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “BLACKLER: Mary Elizabeth (Urquhart) of Kirkton”

Condolence from Don and Heather Benner on August 12th, 2016 5:44 PM

Dear Kirk, Kathy and Jeff, and the Blackler Family :Sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom/ Grandma…She will be missed…Respectfully Yours…Don and Heather Benner

Condolence from Don & Edith Lewis on August 12th, 2016 6:03 PM

Kirk
Our deepest condolences Kirk on the passing of your Mother.
Cherish all the wonderful memories that you have .
Thinking of you at this sad time.

Don & Edith Lewis and family

Condolence from Gary Wright on August 13th, 2016 9:26 AM

Our sincere condolences to the Blackler family. I worked closely with with Mary for several years at the formerNorth Ward School where she was our caring and extremely competent Special Education teacher. It didn’t matter where we met over the years, she always had a warm smile and a kind word for our family. Once again our warmest condolences to Mary’s family.

Gary and Janet Wright
St Marys

Condolence from Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche on August 13th, 2016 11:52 AM

Kirk: sorry to read that your mom has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Condolence from Sue Simpson on August 13th, 2016 3:19 PM

Dear Blackler Family..”Underneath the sadness are the everlasting arms of love” Sending you all love and hugs..Sue and Bob Simpson

Condolence from Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade on August 14th, 2016 7:56 AM

Dear Kirk, sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. May your memories of her bring you comfort in the future.

Condolence from Larry Pfaff on August 15th, 2016 10:46 AM

Sixty years ago Mary Blackler was my Grade Four teacher at St. Marys Central School. With little notice she took over the class at Christmas after the unexpected departure of our former teacher. She was clear-headed, well-organized, and warm hearted — a very model of her profession. I’ll never forget the day when Edith McArthur our music teacher asked her to sing “My Wild Irish Rose”: Mary was seated in a chair at the back of the music room and without moving her marking or standing up she sang it through. She had a beautiful voice and everyone in the room was surprised and thrilled to hear her sing. What happy memories!

Condolence from Kara Guild on August 15th, 2016 9:51 PM

To Kirk and family: I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Your mother was a great friend to my mother, Joelene (McLeish) Bateman, from the time they were at school together in St Marys. Mary will be missed.
With sincere sympathy,
Kara (Bateman) Guild

Condolence from Bill and Mary Lou Atthill on August 15th, 2016 10:02 PM

To everyone in the Blackler family.
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Mary. It is never easy to lose our loved ones: hopefully, fond memories will ease your sadness. Our thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Phyllis Spearin on August 16th, 2016 2:12 PM

My sincere sympathy to your family on your Mom’s passing. She was a delightful person, whom I first met while working at the former North Ward school and always had time, whenever we met, for a smile and conversation. A true lady who will be missed.

Phyllis Spearin

Condolence from George and Sue Wilson on August 16th, 2016 5:22 PM

Kirk and Blackler family, Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Mom. We know all too well the sadness and loss of our Mother. Thinking of you at this sad time. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson

Condolence from Gary Mallalieu on August 17th, 2016 8:23 PM

Wonderful memories of a truly gentle and caring teacher from my days at North Ward. She had a true interest in her students with a kind word and with the other teachers made for a great grade school experience. In the years since i was pleased to know Mary through my ventures to Kirkton and in my working life. A true lady always with a smile. May memories bring you peace and comfort in the time ahead. Gary Mallalieu, Cynthia ( Copeland ) and family.

Condolence from Brian & Pat Hicks on August 17th, 2016 8:59 PM

Kirk and family, we are saddened to hear of the passing of your Beloved Mother.
Know that our hearts are with you at this difficult time.

Brian & Pat Hicks

Condolence from David and Catherine Paul on August 17th, 2016 9:46 PM

Please accept our sincere condolences at this time. Mary was a remarkable woman and well liked and highly thought of by all who had the good fortune to meet her. She will be missed. David and Catherine Paul

Condolence from Sonya Fletcher-Hicks on August 18th, 2016 11:37 AM

Our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. What a beautiful woman Mary was. Always a smile on her face and taking time to chat. She touched the lives of many and you should all be proud of that! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Geoff, Sonya, Riley and Jenna Hicks

Condolence from Dave & Deb Chappel on August 18th, 2016 5:21 PM

Kirk Kathy Jeff Emma Sarah Garth What a truly special lady Mary was. I have known Mary as a very special teacher and then after moving out to the country I was lucky enough to reconnect with her through the church and community . She was a wonderful lady who has left us all with very special memories to treasure and for this I am thankful. All your special memories will help you through this difficult time. We send our deepest sympathy to each of you today. Dave & Deb Chappel

Condolence from Andrew Johnson on September 13th, 2021 7:01 AM

Kirk, your father stood up at my parents’ wedding in August of 1957. My dad was principal in St Marys at the time (elementary, junior), later teaching at the high school. I am sure my dad and your mom knew each other well. He passed in 2009, but my mom, Betty Johnson, is 94 now…still smiling, but missing many friends. May the knowledge that the burden is shared by many help lessen the feeling of loss just a little bit. Blessings, Andrew Johnson & family, son of Betty and the late Len Johnson, formerly of St Marys.

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