Lakeport Cemetery
Lakeport
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Mary Palmer, nee Wasylyk, beloved wife of the late Eric Sydney Lee Palmer, passed away peacefully in her home with her son Gregory by her side, in the early morning hours of dawn Friday September 20th, 2024. Born on March 16th 1931 Mary lived a magical and full life filled with love, adventure and laughter...always remaining strong, stoic and beautiful even in the face of hardships and tragedies. Mary was the youngest of four children (sister Olga, brothers Joseph and Steve) born to proud Ukrainian parents Sofia and Dmytro. Spending her very early years in the small francophone community of Limoges Ontario, her first languages were Ukrainian and French! She spent her happy tween years in Toronto where she attended Central Tech High School and enjoyed strolling the boardwalk with friends at Sunnyside Amusement Park. However the real adventure of her life began at the ripe age of 18, not on the city streets of Toronto, but in the sleepy inlet of Lakeport Ontario, 140 km east of the big city, where her parents moved the family to become farmers. It was on a typical quiet summer day when Mary was in the Lakeport corner store with her best friend when the handsome and debonair Eric came in and offered to buy a young boy in the shop an ice cream. Mary's friend asked her, "Who's that?" and Mary replied, "I don't know but if he asked me to marry him today I would!". Well he did some days later and she said yes. Mary very fondly would recount the story of that fateful day often, the day she met the love of her life Eric. Mary and Eric had 65 love filled years together, many of those spent as pillars of the community in Lakeport. Mary and Eric were formidable and generous hosts and their farm home always had the door open to welcome friends and family alike. Mary is survived by her daughter Suzanne (the late Paul), son Eric (Jackie), son Mark (Gail), son Gregory, and the late Douglas, granddaughters Stephanie (Larry), Christine (Scott), Erica (Rod), grandsons Luke and Nick, and beloved great-grandchildren Giacomo, Luca, Olivia, Ava, Samantha, Coleton, Jack, and treasured nephews David (Moira), John and Frank, and nieces Zoya, Natalie, Julie and Denise and their families. Words cannot express the tender love she gave and the love felt for her by all she touched in her 93 years with us. Mary is surely at home again with the angels above.
A special service will take place on Friday September 27th at 1pm at Lakeport Cemetery - All are invited and most welcome to attend.
I'm so sorry about your mom's passing .Mary was such a wonderful woman so kind to everyone she came in contact I have many fond memories of her growing up she will be missed dearly
I'm so very sorry for the families loss. Mary was a wonderful lady.
Jackie and Eric I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and payers are with you through this difficult time. Remember all the good times and the precious moments you had. They will give you comfort.
Suzanne Eric Mark and Gregory so sorry to hear the news about your Mom ---lots of memories of Lakeport when we were kids ---thinking about you
Eric,Jackie and Palmer family sorry for your loss. May your memories be a blessing .
I’m so sorry for the loss of a very kind lady. She was responsible for many of my good memories of Lakeport.
Dear Suzanne,Eric,Mark and Gregory, I just heard tonight about your mom. I'm so sad for you all. It's so hard to lose someone you love. Your mom was such a sweet lady. Hold tight to all your precious memories.
Condolences to the friends and family of Mary Palmer at this time.
Greg and Palmer Family! Our deepest condolences on your families loss! Your mom lived a beautiful fulfilling life. We hope your memories and stories bring you all comfort in the days ahead.
To Greg and all the Palmer family our condolences on the loss of your mother,our thoughts are with you.
To Greg and all the Palmer family wishing our condolences on the passing of your mother keep all the good memories to look back on Gary and Brenda Cammack
Greg , so sorry to hear of your loss , condolences to you and the entire Palmer clan
We are very sorry to hear of your families loss. Greg sending hugs, strength and prayers. You gave great care to your mom for many years.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Mary for a few years from my family connections in Lakeport. All of the family are in our thoughts and prayers!
To Greg and the Palmer family, both Jim and I send our condolences on the passing of your mom. Quite often, Greg would share stories of life with your parents and the laughs along the way. we hope those memories and stories bring all of you comfort in the days and weeks to come.
Mark and Gail sending hugs to you both and the Palmer family at this sad time. Memories of happy times will keep your Mom close. Deb Don and family
To Greg and the whole Palmer family, I am sorry to hear about your moms passing. She brings back memories of us all growing up in Lakeport. My thoughts are with you all. Elaine (Fiddick) Paul
David, Frank and John I am so sorry for the passing of your Aunt. Aunts are like second mom's. I hope you all find comfort in each other at this difficult time by reliving those wonderful memories. As you share your story, a big smile will appear and the warmth in your heart is the presence of that amazing lady. I pray God speed for the pain you all are going through.
Suzanne, Eric, Greg, and Mark I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I hope you find comfort in each other at this difficult time. I know you all have a life of wonderful memories. Take a memory and feel her presence by your side and relive them again. I pray God speed for the pain and anxiety you all are going through.
The Palmer family, So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was always so nice to me in Lakeport. She will be remembered as one of the nicest people.
Greg sorry to here about your mom.
Condolences to all of the Palmer family in the passing of your beloved mother. Cherish the memories.
Greg and family Sending our sincere condolences. Your mom was a lovely lady and a wonderful neighbour over the last 25 years. Frank and Tammy Staffen.
Our condolences to the Palmer family
Sincere condolences to the family, Mary was a lovely lady with a very gentle soul. Doug and Ursula Roddy Clark
Suzanne, Arnie, Mark, Greg and families please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. She was always a very kind lady and very welcoming to Josh and myself back in the day. Know that you are in my thoughts.
Greg and all the family Very sorry for your loss Your mom had a great life with her family and friends It was always good to see her as a kid growing up in Lakeport. Lots of good memories