Mary Black, long-time resident of Etobicoke. Beloved wife of the late Donald L. Black (1988). Loving Mom to Ted Black (Sharon) of Brantford, Nancy Taylor (Randy) of Oro-Medonte, Dave Black (Kathleen) of Etobicoke. Proud Grandma of Sean (Jamie), Patricia, Michelle (Jeff), Jonathan (Carrie), Bryan (Ayla), Graeme (Jen), Steve (Midge), Michael (Sarah), Christine (Frank). Great Grandma of Kaitlyn, Hudson, Ellen, Cooper, Joanna, Alexandra, Lauren, Eddie, Amy. Predeceased by her parents Stanley Naylor and Florence Stafford, her brother Robert Naylor (2003) and sister Jean Naylor Graham (2020).

Mary was born in Newburgh, Ontario and grew up in Toronto. She was a graduate of Oakwood Collegiate, and Victoria College Household Science (Vic 47).
Mary and Don married in 1949. Don’s work took them to Sault Ste. Marie, Smiths Falls, Brockville, HMCS Gloucester; and then in 1955, with 3 young children in tow, to Burlington.
In the early 1960’s Mary began her career as a teacher of Home Economics and Family Studies at Glendale Secondary School in Stoney Creek. The family moved to Etobicoke in 1965, and Mary taught at Kipling Collegiate for a decade before taking early retirement.

In retirement, prior to Internet technology, Mary spent much time doing genealogy research. She found primary sources of information (birth, death, and marriage certificates) at archives in Toronto, Salt Lake City, and Ireland. Mary actively participated in the Ontario Genealogical Society, the University Women’s Club, the Orkney Bridge Club, and in later years the Humber Valley United Church Daytimers Group.
Throughout her life Mary maintained lasting friendships with her university classmates, neighbours and co-workers. She was a gracious host, an avid reader, and a loyal Blue Jays fan. Of upmost importance was her family.

Mary’s family is grateful for the service of Irma, her personal caregiver, and for the support of the staff at the Village of Humber Heights.

A private memorial service will be held. Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.