Of White River, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend passed on December 22, 2004 in Thunder Bay. Born in Chapleau May 30, 1918, she was 86 years old. Mary was predeceased by dear husband Dr. W.G. (Bill) Houston, and grand parents Daniel & Emma Whent who raised her. She is also predeceased by her brothers Mervin (Blue) & Vera, Frank & Edith and Hilton (Dick) & Vera and brother-in-law Wes Bardy as well as her parents Martin & Mary Whent. She is survived by her four sons Daniel, James & Linda of Thunder Bay, Gordon of White River and William & Lori of Reno Nevada; grandchildren Marty, Anne-Marie, Ian, Daniel and Katy; and great grandchildren Tristian and Taelor. She is also survived by her sister Juanita Bardy of Deseronto and sister-in-law Peggy Gillespie of Thunder Bay. She is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces. A life long member of the community of White River, Mary will be remembered for her loving kindness, her spirit, her love of life and especially her love of family and friends. Many will cherish her book "A pictorial history of White River" which she authored and published for the town's centennial. We know she goes to a good place and will be watching over us all. God Bless her wonderful spirit. A memorial service will be held in White River in the spring. If friends so desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, All Saints Church of White River or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
