Mary Cairine Bancroft
November 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Cairine Bancroft (née Ross) announces Mary’s passing on November 20th, 2023, in her 94th year.
Mary was born on April 13th, 1930 in Craigmyle, Alberta to George and Mary Ross. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John Bancroft, her brother, Robert Ross, and her sister, Aileen Walker.
When she was young, Mary’s parents moved their family to Victoria B.C. and then to Vancouver. It was in Vancouver that Mary graduated from U.B.C. and met her future husband, John Bancroft.
Following their wedding, Mary and John moved to the United States where they began their family, staying for 16 years before moving their family abroad to England for 4 years. In 1973, they moved to London, Ontario, Canada.
Mary will be greatly missed by her children Leslie, Ian, Graham, Jane and grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel, Christine, Mark, and Kate, along with their daughters-in-law Melanie and Mimi.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Elizabeth Foundation at donate.sehc.com.
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I met Mary playing tennis at Greenhills. Her quiet, easy-going demeanour made it a pleasure to be her partner and opponent! I was lucky enough to stay in touch with her through Senior Alumni meetings and Hickory Golf Club. I'll always remember her with fondness. My sincere condolences. Jane Irwin
My sincere condolences to family. I didn’t know Mary for very long but her kind welcome to new friendship's was very special. Will be remembered for a long time. Marg
Services for Mary Cairine Bancroft
Celebration of Life will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
December 3, 2023 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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To the family of Mary Bancroft, our sincere condolences on the pass of a wonderful lady. She was an astute investor and I enjoyed her wit.
~ Lauralee & Dave Jazey