Obituary of Mary Beatrice McCauley

McCauley: Mary Beatrice

Mary Beatrice (nee Shire) passed away peacefully at Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque on October 22, 2019 after a long illness. Mary was born on April 1^st, 1929 in Elizabethtown Township. She was predeceased by her parents, Marillia “Rose” (nee Foley) & Harold Shire and her siblings Reginald, Robert, James, Charles & Ronald.  She is survived by her sister, June Neufeld, of Brampton. Beloved wife of 56 years to Joseph McCauley. Loving mother to Judy Long (Murray) of Calgary, Linda Burns (Charles) of Brockville, and Joe (Jean) of Gananoque.  Doting grandmother to Ashley, Shari, Thomas, Marnie, Oliver, Fraser & Liem.  She leaves 8 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Dearly missed by her nephew, Mike. Mary loved to feed people. She especially loved to feed people pie. Lots of pie.  She spent long, happy hours in the garden and never met a plant she couldn’t grow.  (Her rhododendrons are spectacular!)  She adored her cats.  She liked mystery novels, needlework & monitoring the value of the Canadian dollar.  She recalled her time working with the girls at “Cow & Gate” & “the corset factory” with fondness.  There is nothing she loved more than to get in the car with Joe and go for a drive along the Parkway…stopping for ice cream…& reminiscing about her long life. The family extends our thanks to the caring staff at Carveth & at Tompkins Funeral Home. Respecting Mary’s wishes, she has been cremated. There will be no visitation or service at this time.  A celebration of life will be held at a future date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.