Obituary of Mary Louise Stuart

STUART: Mary Louise (nee Fansher) -

It is with both loving gratitude and sadness that the family of Mary Louise (Fansher) Stuart announces her peaceful passing on Friday, March 24, 2023 in London Ontario, in her 100th year.

Daughter of the late Burt and Meda (Walker) Fansher.

Reunited with her loving husband, Virgil Stuart (1971) and their dear son Blake (1986).

Loving mother to Bruce Stuart (Theresa), Kathryn Stuart, Mary Melanson (Michael) and Elizabeth Stuart (David Brown).

Adored Grandmother to Thomas Stuart, Timothy Stuart (Tiffany) and Paul Brown.

Great-Grandmother to Eberle and Evelyn.

She is survived by her treasured sister Lucy Ann Brien and several wonderful nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her brothers John Fansher (Louise), Fred Fansher (Helen) and brother-in-law Harry Brien.

Mary Louise was born in Florence, Ontario on April 21, 1923. Mom taught public school throughout Kent and Lambton Counties for 34 years beginning in 1943, starting at SS # 8 in Chatham Township. Other schools included were in Tupperville, Mount Pleasant near Dresden, Louisville, Charteris P.S. and she finished her career teaching grade three at McNaughton Ave P.S., retiring in 1982. She was a woman of unwavering faith and at different times of her life belonged to Dresden's Lindsay Road United Church, Victoria Avenue Church and St. Paul's Congregational Church in Chatham.

Our beautiful mom had a wonderful smile. She had amazing inner strength and never complained. Her activities centered around her family, church and fellowship with friends. She was a longtime World Vision supporter. Her kind and gentle nature was appreciated by her friends whom she drove to activities when they could not. Our mom was an avid bird watcher and nature lover. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Thank you to Dr. J. Carter and the compassionate staff of Elmwood LTC and Longworth Retirement Residence.

As per Mary Louise's wishes, cremation has taken place. Mary Louise's celebration of 100 years of life will be held at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Friends and family are invited to gather at 11:00 am with the celebration service beginning at 11:30 am.

Interment to follow at Blackburn Cemetery.

In memory of Mom, donations can be made to Ontario Nature, Brain Canada Foundation or a church of your choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040