Gaffney, Mary Margaret (Nee Stapleton)
Retired Catholic School Teacher
Passed away peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Gaffney. Devoted mother of Brian, Richard (Nicole), Kevin (Trina Preece), and Nancy (Thomas) Hopkins. Cherished grandmother of Elyse, Sarah, Steven, Zachary, Jason, and Kate. Mary will be sadly missed by her brother Jeremiah (late Elizabeth) Stapleton, and her sister-in-law Elaine (Gerald) Mohr. She was also predeceased by her parents Carl and Geraldine (nee Meagher) Stapleton, her brother-in-law Robert (Eleanor) Gaffney and her sister-in-law Madeline (Robert) Martin. Mary will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, as well as her many former colleagues and students. She was a proud member of the Legion of Mary and was a member of the CWL for over 50 years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Building Fund or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.