MASSEL, Mary
(nee: Maria Bruna Mattiello)
May 17, 1930 – Sept. 17, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary, at the age of 84 years. Her family is comforted by her love and memories.
Mary is survived by her four daughters, Shelley Blackburn (Bruce Brinkworth), Donna Crowe (Daniel), Pamela Massel Schiavon, and Cyndee Massel McElhinney–semicolon– her eleven grandchildren, Craig, Leigh & Lauren Blackburn, Sean Crowe, Colleen Dizep & Brendan Crowe, Bruno & Alessia Schiavon, and Paul, Mark & Chad McElhinney–semicolon– her 5 great grandchildren, Harper & Dylan Blackburn, Coen & Henry Dizep and Astrid McElhinney Stenroos–semicolon– her sisters, Frances Harrison and Teresa Gaul.
She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Massel, her parents Fortunato & Domenica Mattiello, her infant-brother Pietro and her son-in-law Denis Blackburn.
The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude for the extraordinary care provided by the doctors and staff of the Edmonton General Palliative Care Unit, the U of A Hospital and the WW Cross Cancer Institute.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to any of the above hospital foundations.
We appreciate the many friends and family who have offered their prayers and shown their love and support during this difficult time.
Prayer service will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7:00pm at The Assumption Church, 9040 95 Avenue, Edmonton, where A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 10:00AM.
Hugh and Krystyna Tadman says
Dear Friends:
“What greater honour, that when a woman moves forward,
She leaves behind in each of us, the best of what she was.”
Author: Mac McGovern
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory be comes a treasure.”
Author: 1 Corinthians 13:7
Warmest Regards,
Hugh and Krystyna Tadman
Susan Crowe says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Grief can be hard but your special memories will
help you cope.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Susan Crowe
Judy & Ted Wizniuk says
I know we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our heart. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Hugs..Judy & Ted
Ausilea, John & Rosella Contessa says
Pam, we send our most heartfelt condolences for the passing of your dear mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Lynn Daina says
Very sorry to hear of your mom”s passing. She really fought the battle with her cancer for many years. I know you will miss her dearly.
Bruce and Kathie Kinisky says
We offer our condolences on the passing of your mother. We hope the many wonderful memories will be there to remind you of how special your mom was.