Mary Soley

Mary Soley (nee Morrison) After a full, wonderful and long life (104 years young), passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her children Bonnie and Cheryl, her granddaughters Deborah (William) and Andrea, her great-granddaughter Ashley (Kyle) and her great-great grandson Jackson. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband William (1968), her six siblings and her grandson Scott (2014).

Mary was born June 8, 1914 in Toronto to the late Thomas and Flora Morrison who came to Toronto from Glasgow, Scotland in the early 1900’s. At the early age of 14 she started her first job at Willards Chocolate Factory which started her lifelong passion for cooking and baking, from there she went into the catering business for many years. Mary will be fondly remembered for the cookies and chocolates she made every year at Christmas time, she was a generous supporter of many charities and was a long standing and active member in her church community.

The family wish to express their gratitude for all the support, care and compassion given by Harmony Hills Care Community. If desired, donations may be made in her memory to Blythwood Road Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held at Trull Funeral Home, 1111 Danforth Ave. (Danforth and Greenwood) on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Blythwood Road Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Road (East of Yonge St. North of Eglinton Ave. E.) on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. If you would like to attend, there will be an interment at Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Ave. W. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.