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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Mary Gladys (Cooper) Wilson, 58 years old, born on July 24, 1941, and passed away on May 3, 2000. We will remember her forever.
August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023
Mary another Birthday passed but what joy you continue to bring to my heart. We as sisters talk about you year round and how greatly you impacted all our lives. Sure miss you! Love Teresa
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Happy birthday Big Sis!!!
Spent the morning volunteering at the Food Bank with 9 year old granddaughter Grace. She made a painted rock of a carrot to take to the Food Bank with us today. A very thoughtful kid; you would have loved her and she you.
Miss you always
Wanda
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Happy Birthday, Mary! Your spirit encourages us! Love Judy
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Thinking of you on your Birthday and missing you.
Love
Lynda

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
Dear Mary:
I found knitted Barbie clothes; just like the ones you used to make for Judy and I. I bought them for granddaughter Grace and for Lynda to give to her granddaughter Emma. Your talents live on through another generation.

I tried my hand at planting bulbs in the fall this year; crocus, tulips, daffodils, star flowers and muscari. I won't ever be able to compete with your gardens, but I am following in your footsteps.

Miss you always.
Love Wanda
July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022
Another birthday celebration without you. Enjoyed watching old videos of Christmas past recently. Loved seeing you and hearing your voice. You were taken from us so early. Take good care of Mom and Dad. 
Love
Wanda
July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022
July 24 - My precious sister Mary’s birthday. Twenty-two years in heaven with You. Hallelujah!!! Father You greatly blessed me with a second mom.❤️Mary I wrote this in my journal. I celebrated your birthday in my heart. You will be forever loved & greatly missed but God knew what was best for you.❤️Love Teresa❤️
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I was sitting with my coffee looking out at the lake this morning, feeling so close and missing you so much. This would have been our birthday weekend together. Went with Gina and Emma to the art and craft show in town. The displays reminded me of the creative talent you had, always sharing with others. Forever in my heart.
Lynda
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
Happy Birthday, Mary! I hope you & Mom & Dad are having fun playing games!!!! I know you’re also in your glory raising K’s twins. We’re all as good as can be expected in this messed up world, lol. You’re not missing much… a pandemic and a war. We foster on, buoyed by the laughs you gave us, and your indomitable spirit!!! We love and miss you!
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022
Dear Mary:
Like my second Mom
Who I could always rely upon
To make me laugh
And always be there on my behalf.

Missing you always
Your baby sister
Wanda
xxx000
July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021
Mary another year has passed. This year on your birthday it was raining here and reminded me of the camping trip we had. Going to the park and finding this great camp site, so we thought, until it rained in the nite and we woke up in a great big puddle . Then we knew why the great spot was empty.
Missing you. Love Lynda
July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021
Mary I celebrated you much in my heart on your birthday. Your motherly love and advice I have always cherished. Miss you much! Love Teresa
July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021
Moved back to my home away from home. Thinking of you more and more as I remember our shopping trips, gardening tips and how you welcomed me to live with you temporarily. Miss your warm smile and good advice. Love you. Miss you always. Love Wanda
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
Mary the years may pass on but forever you will always be treasured in my heart. Miss you so much. Teresa
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
You’re ALWAYS ALWAYS in my heart, Mary.
Love Judy
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
Dear Mary: We are on the move again; this time to Cobourg, where we will have lots of family/friends to keep us company. Not quite like going home to Port Hope, but close enough.

Would love you to have still been here to help with my gardens and have you close by. You are forever in my heart and I treasure the great memories I have of you. Love Wanda
July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020
Thinking of you on your birthday and the holiday time we would be now spending together. Great food, laughs, adventure and solving the world problems. Who would have thought this year the coronavirus pandemic. Always missing you
July 25, 2020
July 25, 2020
Happy birthday sis (aka other Mom). Spent a glorious day with friends exploring Sandbanks, Picton, Presquile. Reminded me of your camping days with the family. Love you always and forever.
July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020
Happy Birthday, Mary! Sending wishes to Heaven! I’m imagining us Cooper women are playing an all-night Scrabble game around the Beech Lake table. And you’re winning! Love Judy
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
On May 3rd your dear niece Gina set up Zoom for us so our family could be together and celebrate our love for you. Though it has been 20 years you are forever in our hearts.
May 3, 2020
May 3, 2020
In the year of the 2020 pandemic, hugs are what we are missing most. I need one of your long hugs, which made you forget what was going on around you. We had a family ZOOM meeting in your honour today; sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews too all dropped in for a visit.
Love you always and forever.
Wanda
May 3, 2020
May 3, 2020
Mary, on your anniversary I always must remind myself to be more like you. Your kindness, optimism and selflessness will always be remembered. Love Judy
May 3, 2020
May 3, 2020
Missing you as much as always, still hurts. Can't believe it's been 20 yrs.
July 25, 2019
July 25, 2019
Happy Birthday Mary!!! I love you so much! And thank you for all the wonderful memories you give us, safely tucked away in our hearts! Judy
July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019
It is a beautiful sunny day; the flowers are blooming; the chipmunks and squirrels have been fed with their daily dose of peanuts. You are looking down on us with your heavenly smile, lighting up our world. Love you always and forever. Wanda
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
The ice is still in the lake but the ducks have returned swimming along the shore. I know how much you enjoyed watching them. Seeing them makes so many memories come back and how much I miss you. XXOO
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
Missing you more every year. Doesn’t seem like it’s been 19 years.
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
Hard to believe it has been 19 years since I was able to hug you, see your smiling face and laugh with you. God is taking care of you but you are still in my heart. xxoo
July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018
Missing you. The sisters just spent three days together, laughing, talking, playing games and sharing memories. You are missed more and more. Love you. Wanda
May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018
Spent the day recently with our sisters and went to see Victoria play in the La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. You would be very proud of her and all her accomplishments at age 15. Her musical talents shine through in this grandchild too; just like Richard's. Spring has finally arrived and I am still missing your gardening advise. Miss you. Love you. Your baby sis Wanda
May 3, 2018
May 3, 2018
remembering those days in residence at P'bo,  Whitby and Sick Kids. Remembering you as bridesmaid at my wedding 55 years ago!   So many more.  You live on in those memories.
July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017
So happy to have been able to spend a few days with Shelley & Richard. He has grown up - 6' 4" - to be a fine young man with many of your musical talents. Hard to believe it has been 17 years since I've been able to spend time with you on your birthday. Your smiling face and warmth will always be with me. Your baby sis Wanda
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
May 3rd is certainly a day of mixed emotions. Our anniversary but your calling home. I'm always sharing about you and your amazing love. God knew how so special you were to me. He had another Mary give me a bracelet with Teresa on it. Your mothering love for me began as a young girl. My forever treasure. Love You Forever Teresa
May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017
I'm sure you will forgive me for being a day late. Spent the evening with two of the grandchildren - laying on the dock, dipping toes in the cold water, looking at the clouds, colouring, and playing hide and go seek - all things you have enjoyed with your kids, the Brownies, Girls Scouts and Alicia. Kids are always a breath of fresh air and they certainly helped me to not be so sad. Hugs and kisses. Wanda
May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017
Mary, I'm sorry I didn't stop by yesterday, May 3rd. I always find it so hard to visit your site because I cry every time. What a TRIBUTE to you that it still hurts so much, even after 17 years. You are so very SPECIAL, leaving such a strong imprint on so many of us. And I always leave with renewed RESOLVE to be more like you.
Love Your Sis, Judy
PS- When I see you in heaven you really must teach me how to garden.
May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017
17 years have passed but you will always have a
special place in my heart xxoo
July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016
Thinking of you ,a beautiful summer day to celebrate your
Birthday, our fun times we had together
July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016
I have a beautiful ANGEL up in heaven - you......Miss you. Love you always.
May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016
Mary I met a new friend who too had an older sister named Mary and she too was a Registered Nurse. Her sister was a mom to her just like you were to me. I think God put us together to comfort each other. So much joy and tears we shared but God wanted you with Him. We will be together again. Love You Forever! Teresa
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
Thinking of you and missing you, time has not erased
the loss in my heart
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
The trees are budding, flowers are poking their heads up through the ground.....you are in heaven tilling God's gardens for all to enjoy. Miss your smile, your hugs, your advice. 

Love your baby sis Wanda
August 3, 2015
August 3, 2015
Thinking of you today and the wonderful blessing you were to me even as a young girl. Your heart overflowed with love and kindness. You set an amazing example for us all to follow. You are greatly missed.
July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015
Many things have happened in the fifteen years you have been gone.
We will always remember you fondly.

Sylvia McNabb
July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015
Seems like yesterday we celebrated your 50th at Auntie Sue's.
Missing you as much as ever.
July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015
Always proud to call you my big sister aka second mom.

Love Wanda
xxxxxx
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August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023
Mary another Birthday passed but what joy you continue to bring to my heart. We as sisters talk about you year round and how greatly you impacted all our lives. Sure miss you! Love Teresa
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Happy birthday Big Sis!!!
Spent the morning volunteering at the Food Bank with 9 year old granddaughter Grace. She made a painted rock of a carrot to take to the Food Bank with us today. A very thoughtful kid; you would have loved her and she you.
Miss you always
Wanda
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Happy Birthday, Mary! Your spirit encourages us! Love Judy
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In Memory of Mary (Cooper) Wilson

May 18, 2010

I am sure this life is only lent,

Our Mary, a gift, that was heaven sent.

In Oshawa General, Doris first heard your cry.

Then many years of sickness and tears to dry.

 

The war being over, Dad gets his release,

Thank God for the Allies, their lives given for our Peace.

And now as each passes from this scene,

We are reminded of what could have been.

 

Back up to Haliburton, each said let's go,

Beautiful lakes and a bit more snow.

For her classmates Mary loved to sing and step dance

Every time she had a chance.

 

Three summers at Joy Bible Camp we could afford,

During that time, Mary trusted the Lord.

Two more sisters,  four years apart, we span

Then two more in the Cooper clan.

 

At her nursing graduation, many stories were told,

Each one seemed a bit more bold.

They remember good times and their pranks,

The enema given to the wrong patient and they both say thanks.

 

Nursing in Calgary where it was cold,

But can change rapidly, we are told.

Port Hope was calling, and Ken Wilson was there,

Soon they were married, a life for to share.

 

Now Shelley and John in Florida where they live,

Come home often, their help to give.

Steven and Tara will live near  home,

Dean, now Alicia, not far did roam.

 

Mary taken to a brand new place,

For all Eternity to view God's face.

Christ Jesus came, God Emanuel, so pure.

Can be yours by trusting Him, making sure.

 

James B. Cooper - 2000

#671

 

Mom Lived Her Life For Love Of Friends And Family

May 18, 2010

Mom lived her life for love of friends and family,

Neither asking for not wanting a return.

Her days became a sunlit homily.

With others' joy her joy and main concern.

When we were ill, she also became sick;

When we were cut, she, too, began to bleed.

Of our oil lamp, she was the wick,

Drawing her bright flame from our need.

Some say that such behaviour's out of date:

That self-fulfillment is the way to grace.

But mom, without much choice then chose her fate,

Finding greater truth in an embrace.

She lives on in the sparkle of our eyes:

Laughing, quiet, gentle, loving and wise.

Unknown

 

 

My Sister

May 14, 2010

She came to me many years ago.

Filling my life with heavenly glow.

She watched over me, not saying a word

Her spirit flying high as a bird.

She taught me how to run and play

Never wanting anything but love throughout the day.

She was the one that taught me right from wrong.

With her I always knew I belonged.

Without her I wonder where I would be today.

I may not have ever learned how to love or pray.

I will always miss and love her til we meet in the place,

Where she told me she will be.

 

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