1929 -2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Alther (Golinowski) on June 30th, 2022 in St. Albert, Alberta, at the age of 92.
Lovingly remembered by her three children: Sylvia Malthouse (Bryon), Mary Anne Alther and Heidi Alther; six grandchildren: Jacob Malthouse (Kristy), Alice Malthouse, Spencer Malthouse, Jessica Alther, Roland Alther and Steven Alther(Shelby); and three great grandchildren: Baker Malthouse, Sequoia Malthouse and Palmer Alther.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, John and Annie Golinowski (Zaleschuk) and her brother, Steve Golinowski (Wilma).
Mary was born on December 1, 1929, in a small log house on her parents farm near Two Hills, Alberta. She attended a one room school from grade 1 - 8. At the age of 17, Mary left the farm to live in Edmonton, with her Aunt Mary and Uncle John Dacyk, so she could attend secretarial school.
Mary was married to Ernst Alther in 1952. Together they raised their family of 3 daughters. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her generous support for her daughters as they attended school, started careers, and raised families was unflagging. Her unfailing love was a most precious gift.
Mary worked as a stenographer for the Alberta Government for 10 years, and as Secretary, Bookkeeper and Accountant, supporting her husband’s business for many years.
Mary was a creative and talented individual who enjoyed sketching faces and flowers, creating exceptionally beautiful, Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs), and needlework crafts over the years, including sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery and petit point. An avid gardener, Mary’s greatest joy was working in her garden.
Mary was a kind, generous, happy and loving person who loved music and dancing, and would always enthusiastically encourage others to join in. Mary was dearly loved by her family, friends, and all who knew her well. She will be greatly missed.
To honour our mother’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Mary enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She always reminded us that she loved to work in the quiet of her garden, when all she could hear was the birdsong in the trees. She would “talk” to the birds, then wait, and listen for their reply.
It was Mary’s request that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to:
WILDNorth Northern Alberta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
12515-128 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 1C8
(780) 914-4118 https://wildnorth.ca
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
St. Albert Chapel
(780) 458-2222
