Rev. Mary Olivia Leard
Rev. Mary Olivia died peacefully on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 in London Ontario at the ExtendaCare Nursing Home in her 71st year. Mary was the daughter of Muriel and Russell Leard. She is predeceased by her parents, Cousins Waldron Leard, John and Bill MacEwen. Mary is survived by Cousins Boyd and his wife Joyce Leard, Dorothy MacEwen and Mary MacEwen, wives of her deceased cousins, and by her life-long friend Heather and her husband Kent Shaw and a dear friend of Rev. Marjorie Smith of London, On. and, Nina Hiller of Wardsville, On. Mary was a member of the Order of Ministry in the United Church of Canada for over 37 years. She served congregations in the Western Canada, Toronto area, Hamilton area and the London area. One of her favourite ministries was in Iron Bridge in Northern Ontario. It was Mary’s wish that her ashes be returned to Charlottetown, and laid to rest with her beloved parents. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 12:30 p.m., June 1st, 2018 at The People’s Cemetery, between St. Peter’s Road and Kensington Road, (902)892-8580, officiated by her close friend and colleague, Rev. Barbara Curzon. Following this, a reception will be held at Smitty’s Restaurant’ University Ave., to continue the celebration of Mary’s life. Dear Mary you will always be missed, and we were truly blessed to have you being part of our lives.