KAMCKE, Mary Louise- Passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in Ottawa; age 78 years. The middle daughter of the late Dr. Hugh and Hester Coulthard (Beynon). Dearly missed by her loving husband of 45 years, Craig Kamcke, her adoring daughter Meghan (Matthew), precious grandchildren Sophie and Andrew, caring sister Helen, niece Kate and nephews Andrew and Chris. Predeceased by her elder sister Elisabeth and niece Suzanne.

A graduate RN from Toronto General Hospital, Mary spent her life nursing her patients, her family, her friends and the numerous gardens she encountered along the way. Mary will be especially missed by her nursing pals “Bridge Club”. She will be remembered for her contribution to school life at Trafalgar Castle School.

Mary faced many different health challenges with courage and good cheer. The family wishes to thank the staff at Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Facility, for their support over these last 6 years.

"Now in her garden she does ply,
while overhead the birds do fly.
They know that she will nurse their needs,
as daily she the sparrow feeds”.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery, and Cremation Services. A service for Mary’s Ottawa friends will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ottawa, on Friday November 10th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a Celebration of Mary’s Life on Saturday December 2, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada will be gratefully received.