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Maria (Mary) Zammit
August 22, 1927 - March 7, 2023
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On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Mrs. Maria (Mary) Stella Zammit of Oliver passed away peacefully at McKinney Place Extended Care at the age of 95 years.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Zammit; second husband, Theodore Rother; siblings, Tony Schembri, Joe Schembri, Charles Schembri and Victor Schembri and son, Paul Zammit.
Mary will be fondly remembered by her loving family including brother, Alfred (Dorothy); children, Joe (Hilda), Anna (John), Hector, Martha (Larry) and Ted; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren as well as many extended family and friends.
Mary immigrated to Canada in 1952 from Malta and settled in Ontario before moving to North Vancouver in 1972. In the mid 70’s she moved to Greenwood and worked cattle ranching until moving to Oliver sixteen years ago.
She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers and was an amazing cook.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday March 15, 2023 at the Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in the Summer 2023.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Susanne Zammit
Relation: Friend
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mom. May she Rest In Peace..
From: Barb Loney {Schembri]
Relation: Auntie Mary was my Auntie
May you rest in Peace Auntie Mary, We will miss your stories about your brothers and you when you where young in Malta. You are a beautiful Angel in heaven and you are home. Love you.
From: Jackie Zammit
Relation: Grand Daughter
You may have passed on, but your memories would always live on within us. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern, your love and everything that you have done. Wherever you are, I know you are in a much better place. I will be forever grateful and thankful that you are my ‘Nana’
I will miss you dearly
From: PATRICK A. HAMPSON
Relation: Neighborhood friend.
Ted; Linda and I were saddened to hear from Stefan that your Mom, Mary had died. She was a good neighbor, we enjoyed talking to her and Theo. Stay safe, Pat & Linda Hampson.
From: Christine Thomas
Relation: Granddaughter
Our family lost a matriarch, but heaven gained an angel. I will miss you dearly. May you rest in heavenly peace 🙏 😇
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Date & Time:
March 15, 2023
Beginning at 3:00pm
Location:
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Chapel
5855 Hemlock Street
Oliver, BC Canada
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday March 15, 2023 at the Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in the Summer 2023.
5855 Hemlock Street
Oliver, BC Canada
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The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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