BLACKBURN, Mary Lillian (nee BANKS) Mary Blackburn at the age of 78 years passed away peacefully at the Civic Campus, Ottawa Hospital on August 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Everard (predeceased June 28, 2016) and dear father of Sean Blackburn (Kelly) and Major (retired) David Blackburn (Lena). Sadly missed by five grandchildren as well as three nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Marjorie Rafuse and Beverly Gesner. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged.