Mary Kernohan
Died: August 5, 2022 | Place: University Hospital, London
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KERNOHAN, Mary ….
Family and friends celebrate the life of Mary Edith (Poste) Kernohan, who passed away on Friday, August 5th, 2022 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Reginald Kernohan (2006). Loving mother of the late Robert Kernohan (Elizabeth Smith), Stuart Kernohan (Eileen), Colleen Jardine (Gary), Eric Kernohan and Elizabeth Kernohan (Brian Steele). Much loved Grandma of Menzies Jardine (Marvin Aguilar), Byron Jardine (Melissa Jeffrey), Taylor Kernohan (Brenna Anstett), Rob Kernohan (Becky), Lindsay Kernohan (Jordan Howe), Paisley Steele and Webster Steele (Katie Rieger). Proud Great-Grandma to Maddox and Mercer Aguilar, Katherine and Isaac Kernohan. Mary will be missed by her entire Poste and Kernohan families.
Mary lived a full life with family and friends. Mary’s passion was gardening and flower design. Her accomplishments included: President of The Garden Club of London and Judge Emeritae, President of The Garden Clubs of Ontario and recipient of the GCO Honour Award, worldwide WAFA exhibitor, international and Canadian design judge and a Master Gardener. She was an active and long time member of Calvary United Church. Mary enjoyed summers and sunsets at the family cottage in Port Franks.
A celebration of Mary’s life will take place on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:30 am at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be immediately followed by a reception. A private family interment at Grove Cemetery London has taken place. As expressions of sympathy please make donations by cheque to The Garden Club of London, 625 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6K4T1. Or by etransfer to treasurer@gardencluboflondon.ca
A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184, entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish your memories they will ease your grief.
Dianna Flannery
To all of the Kernohan clan, I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Mary. She will always be remembered as a special aunt who cared about her family and friends. We will miss her dearly and treasure her always. I wish we could be there for her service, but will have to send our love and condolences. Miss you all!
Our sympathies go out to Liz and family, with Mary’s passing.
It sure looked to be a wonderful 95th Birthday celebration recently…so glad you were able to be together with her, to celebrate that. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Mary was a great mentor, teacher and companion. Her smile and good humour could light up a room.
To all the Kernohan children.
Growing up around the corner from you in Lockwood Park, I used to see your Mom out gardening all the time. It certainly was something she enjoyed. My condolences on her passing but what a wonderful age. May your memories of her and your Dad bring you comfort, peace and a smile.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mom. I fondly remember her flower arrangements at the church and what a great friend she was not only to my Oma Kussner but to our whole family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is heartbreaking to lose a parent. Thinking of you.
Mary
So many good memories. Thankful I shared some of those cottage sunsets and many other good times. Sincere sympathy to all.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mary. She had many talents, but mainly her expertise with flowers. She very generously shared her knowledge & made me feel as though I could succeed. I loved her smile & humour. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to her loved ones. May she Rest In Peace.
To all of Mary’s family. I am sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. When I moved to Royalcliffe, she was so friendly. She was always smiling and although my voice is very soft, and she likely could not hear me, she acknowledged me and made me feel like she knew who I was. She will be missed. Dorothy
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She truly had a gift for gardening as well as for making people feel welcome; especially at the cottage. Condolences to all.
Our condolences go out to the Kernohan family. We both share memories of Mary’s life in London and Port Franks . Mary was the patriarch of the clan, one you could never put anything past, she always new !
Dear Liz, Brian, and family,
Our thoughts are with you as you both celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Mary. A donation to The Garden Club of London is being made in Mary’s honour.
Warm regards,
John, David and Heather
Liz…lovely picture of your mom, sorry for your loss.
We just heard of Mary’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family. Mary had a wonderful sense of humour and was a good neighbour to us. She will be missed but not forgotten. Fondly Janice and Zoltan
My sincere sympathies to the family. Mrs Kernohan and my parents were dear friends. I also remember her well. In particular a special memory I have is from my childhood when Mrs Kernohan recreated the empty tomb at Easter-time in the upstairs Sunday School room. It was amazing and moving and has stayed with me over these many years. I doubt she knew how much it touched many people. I am sure it was a labour of love but took much skill and time to create. We are currently on the west coast and so regret I wasn’t able to visit with you in person.
Liz, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I just heard today of Mary’s passing, I am very sorry I missed her celebration of life. I know your Mother and mine are busy in a better place looking over all of us
Your mother was one of my mother’s closest friends growing up and was a bridesmaid at my parents’ wedding. Our families shared some happy moments growing up. Your mother was a special person. I am very sorry for your loss and am thinking of you.