In Memory of

Mary

Cecilia

Nairn

(McDonald)

Obituary for Mary Cecilia Nairn (McDonald)

Nairn, Mary

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 94.

Predeceased by her beloved son Bradley (2004), her husband Brian (2017), and her sister Flossie.

Cherished mother of Linda (Jeff) Zakoor, Janet (Stephen) Gawron, and Christine (Christopher) Clarke and mother-in-law of Susan. Devoted grandmother of Lindsey (Marc), Lauren (Scott), Jennifer (Chris), Brian (Cheryl), Kristie (Matt), Gregory (Luisiana), Allison (Sarah), Samantha, Sydney (Mike), Noah, Adam, Gillian, and Nicole and great-grandmother of Bradley, Emily, Charlotte, Leonardo, Madelyn, Isabelle, and Tillie.

Mary will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mary was born in Cornwall, ON, but lived the majority of her life in Windsor, ON. For the last few years Mary resided at Livita Retirement Residence in Oshawa, ON.

She started her career as a Registered Nurse, until dedicating her time to being a full time mother to her four children.
Mary enjoyed travelling, playing bridge, and golfing at Beach Grove Golf & Country Club. She was a longtime parishioner of Mount Carmel Parish in Windsor.

A special thank you to the staff at Livita and Dr. P. McGarry for their excellent care.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Gertrude’s Parish or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca