Mary Malinsky

1923 - 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Elisabeth Malinksy "Granny" in Taber on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the age of 94 years.

 Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel,  5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden. 

 Mary is survived by her daughters Carolyn Jensen of Taber and Gwen (Gord) Vayro of Taber; grandchildren Todd (Melinda) Jensen, Chris Gibbons, Paul (Leah) Jensen, Shawn Jensen, Nicole Vayro, George (Carrie) Vayro, Dean Paulette, Tracy (Terry) Armstrong, Pam (Scott) Caunter, Cody (Chelsea) Paulette and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. 

 Mary was predeceased by her husband Nick Malinsky; daughter Mary Ellen Paulette; sons-in-law Clare Jensen and Gary Paulette and grandson Danny Paulette.  

 Mary was born and lived her whole life in Taber. She met the love of her life Nick Malinsky and they were married September 21, 1942. They had three beautiful girls, Carolyn, Gwen and Mary Ellen. Mary worked many years at Empress Foods Cannery, was active with the Taber Curling Club, a Legion member and Ladies of the Moose Club. She loved her daily coffee gatherings with her close neighbors and friends. Her children and grandchildren remember and loved all the handmade quilts, her amazing baking, the many big family gatherings and the special recipes that only "Granny" knew.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s name may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion Taber Branch, 5205 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1S8.