Mary Margaret Sumner
Died: January 20, 2017 | Place: London, Ontario
Obituary
SUMNER, Mary…..
After a nine year struggle with neuroendocrine cancer, Mary passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at home in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Jim Sumner for 55 years. Devoted and loving mother of Martha (Wayne) Nickoli and Dave Sumner. Cherished grandmother of Patrick & James Nickoli. Dear sister of Carol Leeson, Sylvia McKinlay both of B.C., Barry (Myrna) McKinlay of Tillsonburg and David (Lori) McKinlay of Sarnia. Dear sister-in-law of Charlie (Wendy) Sumner, Linda Brighton and Judy Sumner. Mary will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mary’s last assignment with the TVDSB was as an ESL teacher at Princess Elizabeth P.S. Friends will be received by family from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In keeping with Mary’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. A special thank you to the VON PSW’s and the VON Palliative PSW’s and nurses for their caring support over the last few months. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Oncology Department, or charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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We are sorry to hear of Mary’s passing and we wish Jim and the family strength to deal with your sad loss.
Mary was a kind and caring person. Condolences to Jim and the Sumner family.
Jim, Martha and Dave, I would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family at this time. I will remember Mary’s welcoming personality and home on Windsor St!
What a wonderful lady. I always felt warm and comfortable in a room with Mary. She was easy to love.
Jim: Elana & I were so sorry to hear about Mary. She was a wonderful person & has had a really rough ride over the past few years… as have you. We are in Parry Sound this week and will miss the memorial. Sorry. We are thinking of you.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Jim and the entire family during this very difficult time. I pray you find peace and comfort in the promises of our Lord.
My condolences to Jim and the sumner family. She was a wonderful lady!
So many memories I shall carry with me always. Her grace and her gentle way were always present despite her frustration with her condition. I am happy she is released but sad she is gone. My condolences to Jim and the entire family. May Peace be with you.
Heather
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim, Martha and Dave, at this very trying time. Your Wife and Mother was so very kind and caring. Deepest condolences.
Jim We are very sorry to hear about Mary— she was a real classy lady. We will remember her in our prayers,
Jim & Family,
Our sincere condolences on Mary’s passing. I admired Mary from South high school days. A sincere, friendly and classy lady.
Jim:
We were deeply saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.