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MARY ELLEN WRIGHT

Born: Apr 17, 1944

Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2024

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MARY ELLEN WRIGHT

(AIREY)

April 17, 1944 - January 3, 2024


Mary Wright passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the age of 79 years. Mary was born in the RM of Daly, MB, on April 17, 1944, to Cliburn and Hazel Airey. Mary and Roy Wright were married on June 9, 1962, and together they had four children; Sheldon, Tammy, Wanda, and April. In addition to raising her own children, Mary was a caring foster parent and mental health care provider for many years. Mary also obtained her Red Seal cooking certificate and was an accomplished cook. She loved cooking for family, friends and anyone she could. She also enjoyed attending yard sales and her adventures travelling with Roy. In addition to all this, she was known for her skills with needle point.



Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband Roy; children Sheldon Wright (Jacquie) and Tammy (Mark) Burgess; grandchildren Michael (Cynthia) Sanderson, Selena and Chelsey Wright, Taylor Burgess, Matthew Burgess, Ashley (Jamie) Browning, Nicole Ullberg (Jorg), Evan Ullberg, Katelynn (Jessie), Courtney, Trenton and Brookelynn Stonehouse; great-grandchildren Reece, Peyton, Hudson and Weston Sanderson; Faith and Jude Browning; and Noah Ullberg. Also surviving is brother Harry (Joan) Airey, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Mary was predeceased by her daughters Wanda (Sheldon) Ullberg, April (Ryan) Stonehouse, infant grandchild Daryan, and sister Joan (John) Sutherland.



A Celebration of Mary’s Life was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Interment will take place at a later date. A very special thanks to all who cared for Mary, Mum, Gramma, and Great-Gramma. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to the BRHC Foundation, (Western Manitoba Cancer Centre), 150 McTavish Ave E, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3.

How lucky we are to have someone who makes saying goodbye so hard.



Condolences: www.brockiedonovan.com


Publish Date: Jan 13, 2024

MARY ELLEN WRIGHT

April 17, 1944 - January 3, 2024


Mary Ellen Wright passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the age of 79 years. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. For those unable to attend, the family invites you watch the livestream of the celebration of Mary’s life by visiting her tribute page at www.brockiedonovan.com. Complete obituary information to follow.



Condolences: www.brockiedonovan.com

Publish Date: Jan 9, 2024

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 09, 2024, Jan 09, 2024, Jan 13, 2024

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