Mary Catherine BLACK

BLACK, Mary Catherine “Mary Kay” 2009-07-15 Mary Catherine Black passed away suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2009 in Thunder Bay. “Mary Kay” was born on June 14, 1959 at St. Joseph‘s Hospital, Port Arthur, Ontario. She was the daughter of Bernard Ignatius Black, Q. C. and Marie-Anne Charbonneau Black. After attending local schools, Mary Kay graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Lakehead University, then attained her Master of Business Administration degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For the last nineteen years she was employed as an auditor with the Canada Revenue Agency. Mary Kay was devoted to the care of her sister Marcelle Black. She was loved by Marcelle, her brother Alexander, sister-in-law Carol and nephew Robert Black and niece Suzy Black of Calgary. Auntie “Kay” was especially proud of her nephew and niece and loved them dearly, constantly supporting their university achievements. She was loved by these family members, her surviving aunts, many cousins and friends. Mary Kay was a volunteer for the Canadian Arthritis Society and member of St Patrick‘s Cathedral. She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her sister Marcelle, brother Alexander, nephew Robert Black, niece Suzy Black, sister-in-law Carol Callachan Black, aunts Peggy Black, Gerry Charbonneau and Betty Irving as well as her many loving cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 when family and friends will gather for the Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla V.G. Services will be completed in the church with cremation to follow. Vigil Prayers will be offered on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Kay Black in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2010. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com