Neufeld, Mary (1914-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 7 p. 25

Birth date: 1914 Dec 25

text of obituary:

MARY NEUFELD

Mary Neufeld died Feb. 25 after many struggles with health. She was born Dec. 25, 1914 in Sergievka, Ukraine to John and Anna Neufeld. At 12, she immigrated with her family to Canada. The early years in Canada were difficult and Mary's school attendance was sporadic. Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and Saviour in her early youth, and was baptized in 1955. She loved children, taught in Good News Club and Sunday school, and joined the choir. Mary was an artisan and made sewing her career. She donated hours of time piecing quilt tops for MCC. Her nieces and nephews knew that "Aunt Mary" loved them, and eagerly anticipated times when they could play games, listen to stories, put together puzzles, or watch a hockey game with her. She loved gardening and kept a colourful flowerbed. She was also an adventurer and loved to travel. The church and its people were a priority for her, and her life demonstrated a faithful walk with the Lord. She spent much time in God's Word and enjoyed memorizing Scripture. One of her goals was to memorize Luke 15. Predeceased by 2 brothers, she is mourned by sisters Helene, Anna Toews, Lottie Durksen, Kathie Fast; brothers Abram and Peter; 30 nieces and nephews and their families. The funeral was at Grantham MB Church, St. Catharines, Ont.