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Mary Beth Cockburn

Mary Beth Cockburn

August 5, 2020

Mary Beth Cockburn
COCKBURN, Mary Beth – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of William “Bill” Cockburn of Mount Forest. Loving mother of Ann (Doug) Graham of Brampton, Jeff (Karen) Coburn of Mount Forest, and Scott (Jane) Coburn of Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Mark (Paula), Sarah (Dallas), Leah, Alaina (Paul), Andrew (Leah), Kaitlin (Chad), and Justin (Erin) and great-grandmother of Reid, Hudson, Kipton, Gwendolyn, Fulton, Claira, Isla, Hugh and Olivia. Survived by her brother Wilf (Joan) Coutts, sister-in-law Barb (Don) Lovell, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Cora Coutts. A public visitation will be held on Monday, August 10th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest. In order to attend the visitation, you must contact the funeral home to register by calling (519) 323-2631 or e-mail at info@englandfuneralhome.com. Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted. Please be aware that masks are mandatory and COVID-19 protocols are in place. A private family service will be held with interment at Mount Forest Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mary Beth are asked to consider the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, Mount Forest United Church or Cancer Patient Services.

Donations in memory of Mary Beth can be made by contacting the funeral home at (519) 323-2631.

Condolences

My most sincere condolences to your family.

— Sandy VanDongen, August 16, 2020

Our sincere condolences to you all at this most difficult time. Cherish the memories.

— Angie and Bruce Orr, Victor and Carmela Ruffolo, August 12, 2020

Bill, Jeff and family, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of May Beth. We extend our condolences to your family at this sad time. Sincere sympathy,

— John and Muriel Corbett, August 11, 2020

Bill & family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mary Beth will missed by all.

— Yvonne & Bill Stewart, August 11, 2020

Mary Beth, Bill and the Cockburn family were great next door neighbors for many years. Paul, my parents, the late Eldon and Jean and my late brother John.

— The Pryde Familly, August 10, 2020

Dear Bill and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Beth was a lovely, gracious lady.

— Jim and Paula Solway, August 10, 2020

Bill, I was so sorry hear about MaryBeth. She was always so elegant and kind. Thinking of you and your family. Hold on to those good memories; you have many of them. Ruth (Nickel) and Paul Knox

— Ruth Knox, August 10, 2020

Please accept sincere sympathy on the passing of Mary Beth. She as a lovely lady. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

— Lynne Turner, August 10, 2020

I will always remember when I was a youngster, Mrs. Cockburn was one of the few adults who would engage with me in conversation and always as an adult. She will be missed.

— Scott and Hope Moore, August 10, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about Mary Beth's passing. I'm so glad to have met her. My condolences to all the family.

— Claudette Liske, August 9, 2020

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss Bill. Our thoughts are with you and your whole family at this difficult time.

— Mike and Julie (Kelly) Champagne, August 9, 2020

Dear Bill and family, we are deeply saddened by the news of Mary Beth’s passing, may our Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

— Kim & Dean Bulloch, August 9, 2020

Dear Bill and Family, We were shocked and greatly moved to learn of Mary Beth's passing. Mary Beth was always gracious and elegant -- qualities that she continued to show even through the challenges of the past few years. We treasure our memories as neighbours and thank you for those. Love Axy, Jaspreet and Sneh.

— , August 8, 2020

Bill, Ann, Jeff, Scott and families. So sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful lady inside and out. Cherish your memories may they see you through this difficult time.

— Murray & Elinor MacEachern, August 8, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. A few winters ago,I had a short chat on a winters night with your mom. It was so nice and we laughed about life etc. Lovely lady, with lovely husband and nice kids.

— Bill & Judy Gerber, August 8, 2020

Bill and Family- I was so sad to read of Mary Beth's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill and your family during this difficult time. Although many years have passed since we were last together, I have many fond memories of my visits to your office. Take good care of yourself and stay strong.

— Noel Foley, Kitchener, Ontario, August 8, 2020

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mary Beth....she will be missed by many....thoughts & prayers to the family @ this sad time.

— Brian & Marilynne Adams, August 8, 2020

My most heartfelt sympathy to all of you,

— Mary Domm, August 8, 2020

Bill and family, we were very saddened to hear about Mary Beth's passing. She was a gracious lady who will be missed by many. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Doug and Joan Woods

— Doug and Joan Woods, August 8, 2020

My sincere sympathy to you Bill and your family on the passing of your life partner. Looking forward to a visit with you in early September..

— Bob Adams, August 7, 2020

Bill, Jeff, Scott and families, We just want to extend our condolences for your loss and especially you Bill for the loss of your beloved Mary Beth. Take care, Bruce & Paula Ghent, Belleville, Ontario.

— Bruce & Paula Ghent, August 7, 2020

Dear Bill and family: So sorry for your loss. Mary Beth was a lovely lady and a pleasure to know. And a good bridge player, too! Rosemary & Raymond

— Raymond & Rosemary, August 7, 2020

So sad to hear of your mother's passing, She was always such a kind and gracious lady. Cherish your memories.

— Bill and Donna Dingwall, August 7, 2020

Our condolences to Bill and all your family.

— John and Janet Moore, August 7, 2020

Bill and family Sending our sympathy to all the family and friends. May you treasure all your memories together. Sincerely Leonard Seifried Diane & Bill Dineen

— Diane Dineen, August 7, 2020

Bill and family. Sorry to hear of Mary Beth’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

— Verne and Pauline Mills, August 7, 2020

Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Wayne and Sandra Lytle

— Wayne and Sandra Lytle, August 6, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the Cockburn family. I remember her as kind, classy and beautiful. It was a honour to have lived in her home.

— Bonnie and Marshall Draper, August 6, 2020




Contact Info

294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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