Mary Simpson

March 4, 1933 ~ June 13, 2023

Mrs. Mary Simpson, beloved wife of the late Mr. James Simpson, passed away peacefully with family by her side in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 90 years. Mary leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Maureen Simpson (William Lee) and their family, James and Robert; Joann (Chris) Workman and their family, Joseph (Kyla) and Caroline; brother, Bernard (Kathleen) Koontz; sister, Phyllis (Bill) Nield; sister-in-law, Adeline Harrison as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Helen Kuntz. On March 4, 1933, Mary Kuntz entered this world during a spring snow storm in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. She was the eldest of three children to Helen and Joseph Kuntz. Mary spent her early childhood years on the farm, learning the value of hard work, practicing her faith, and demonstrating perseverance. After the loss of her father at the age of eight, the Kuntz family eventually settled in Medicine Hat. After graduating from St Theresa Academy, Mary boarded the train to Victoria, BC. Mary studied at St Joseph’s School of Nursing. Upon graduation, Mary took her nursing education back to Medicine Hat, specializing in labour and delivery. Furthering her education, Mary traveled to Jersey City, New Jersey where she completed her postgraduate training in labour and delivery at the Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital. Afterwards, Mary accepted a position in Medicine Hat as the clinical instructor on labour and delivery. There she was able to offer guidance and knowledge to fellow nurses and support the expectant mothers. It was during this time Mary met James Simpson, and they married on May 13th, 1961. While raising her children she continued her nursing career part time as a clinical instructor and eventually retired from nursing at Central Park Lodge. Mary and Jim cherished 43 years together, sharing life’s joys and sorrows. During her life, Mary spent thousands of hours at a sewing machine, constructing garments for herself and later her daughters. Her passion for all things fibre carried on for years. She gifted her daughters and grandchildren pajamas, fleece tops, hats, slippers, blankets and tablecloths. In later years Mary’s passion was handweaving and watercolour painting. Mary was a lifelong member of CWL. She contributed to the prayer shawl ministry. For many years she volunteered at the hospital gift shop and the humour room. She also contributed her time to the Fibre Arts Society. As the years passed, Mary watched her two daughters grow, learn, move away, marry, and raise children of their own. Joann and Maureen were her pride and joy. Mary adored her grandchildren. Holding them as babies, sharing her time playing games, cooking, baking, painting, attending soccer games and music recitals. Passing on her faith, strong work ethic, artistic talents, and secret recipes, the impact Mary left on her grandchildren’s life remains monumental. Mary was beloved by all those who knew her. The family wishes to recognize and thank the many dedicated caregivers who supported Mary in her later years.

We’re sending you love and prayers, Mom.

Just calling to say good night.

Bye for now.

Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901- 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with fellowship thereafter in the St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. (Condolences may be shared by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, donations in memory of Mary may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 6A1 or to H.A.L.O., 12 – 1 Airport Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5G4. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4.  Telephone:  403-527-6455 or toll free at:  1-877-528-6455.

• Date : 2023-06-13
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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