MARY RESCANSKI passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Care Centre in Lethbridge on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the age of 86 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Louis, son James, mother Margaret (Molnar) and her father, Alex Sr. Molnar. She is survived by one son, Fred (Lynn) of Calgary; 3 grandchildren, Paul Rescanski (Sue), Suzanne (Mark) Diermann and Lisa (Michael) Smith; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Pinter of London, Ontario, Eileen (Don) Wellwood of High River, Alberta; brothers, Alex Molnar of Lethbridge, Bill (Ann) Molnar of Ottawa, Ontario; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary accomplished much in her life, including raising 2 children. Her love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew her. She was a compassionate, thoughtful and honourable woman who loved her family and friends. Her quiet courage, strength of spirit and sense of humour will be carried forward by those who knew and loved her.

Louis and Mary were married on April 13, 1942. She loved to travel, play cards, shuffleboard, flowers, gardening, dance and socialize. She was a member of the Lethbridge Senior’s Citizens and was also active in the Royal Purple in Fort Macleod where she had resided for many years and was employed at the Fort Macleod Municipal Hospital for 22 years. Mary resided in the Garden View Lodge in Lethbridge for the past 5 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 11 am. A reception will follow in the Cornerstone Reception Room. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Fort Macleod Wednesday afternoon.

In memory of Mary, contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca