Obituary of Mary Skally

SKALLY, Mary (nee Chapski) With grace and in peace, Mary Skally, nee Chapski, passed away on the 15th of January at Windsor Regional Hospital--Metropolitan Campus, after a lengthy illness. Her deep faith carried her through her last breath, with Angels watching over her. Mary left behind, with broken hearts, her loving husband Walter of 57 years, their children Morris, Katherine Chartrand (Andre), Christine Nagy (Steven), and Linda, Grandchildren Geoffrey (Suzie), Amanda (Amy), and Marcel. She was predeceased by her daughter Susan, her parents Dimtro Chapski and Helena Chapski (nee Pioryk), and her brother Alec Chapski. She was born on the 27th of October 1936 in Invermay, Saskatchewan. Mary, with Walter, was part-owner and partner of The Ivy Rose Motor Inn. They provided friendship and "a cozy corner" to others for over 57 years. Walter and his family would like to express their gratitude to all who ensured tender care to Mary, through her health struggles, allowing her to maintain her dignity throughout her lengthy illness. "Love you dearly" Visitation at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 519-253-7234, 1700 Tecumseh Road E. on Tuesday, January 19 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm, with Panakhyda at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 20 at Sts. Vladimir & Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church (601 Lake Trail Drive) at 10 am with the Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 am. Officiating Father Tom Hrywna and Father Eugene Halitsky. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sts. Vladimir & Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church Building Fund (601 Lake Trail Drive), Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, or Transition to Betterness (T2B) would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com