(Granger)(nee Read), Mary Eleanor Cooper 1922-2008

Peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas in her 87th year. Predeceased by loving husbands Alex Granger and Reg Cooper, eldest son David Granger and brother Jack Pilgrim Read. Survived by sons Bruce Granger (Marion) and Don Granger (Glynis) and step-sons Peter Crutcher (Mary) and John Cooper (Sue). Will be missed by her adored grandchildren Nathan, Vanessa (Craig), Jeffery, Nicole (Gyro), Teri, Jamie, Meghan and great-grandchildren Caleb, Evan and Alexa. Mary was well known as a life-long legal secretary in Hamilton beginning in the early years with John Munro and Jack Pelech and continuing over the years with their subsequent partners and associates. A devoted member of “the gang” of friends that included the Randalls, Bowrons, Hyatts, Smiths, Shields, Howells (apologies to the many missed). Born, raised and resided on the Central and East Hamilton, “Mountain”, retirement was enjoyed at St Elizabeth Village, Hamilton; Black Creek Village, Fort Erie; Village Manor, Waterdown and finally Wentworth Lodge, in Dundas. A very special thank-you to all of the caring staff at Wentworth Lodge (Lilac Lane). Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1010 Botanical Drive (behind the Royal Botanical Gardens), BURLINGTON (905-527-0405) on Tuesday December 30, 2008 from 2 p.m. until the time of a Service of Celebration in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada or McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton was her wish. Please sign the online Book of Condolence.

Visitation

Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2 - 3 p.m.

Service

Service of Celebration in the Chapel
on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 3 p.m.

Cremation

Bayview Crematorium, Burlington

Donations

The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada
350 - 1101 Kingston Rd.
Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
Tel: 905-839-8882
Toll Free: 1-800-700-4437

or

McMaster Children’s Hospital
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
P.O. Box 739 LCD1
Hamilton, ON L8N 3M8
Phone: 905-522-3863

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