Mary Duke
September 5, 1927 - February 1, 2015
As published in the March 30, 2015 World-Spectator
Mary Duke, late of Langbank, Sask. passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the South East Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin, Sask. at the age of 87 years.
Mary was born on September 5, 1927 at Whitewood to Andrew and Julia Peroska.
She is predeased by her parents, infant son James at birth, her stepmother Alice Peroska, and her beloved husband of 57 years, Murray, on July 12, 2005.
Mary leaves to mourn her children: Carol Adair (Jim) of Moosomin and their family: Sarah Patoine (Tony), Jinny Adair (Reg) and Ian Adair; Harvey Duke (Shery) of Regina and their family: Susan Burgess (Brad) and Bradley Duke (Kim); Eileen Blyth (Bill) of Saskatoon and their family: Charlene McLoughlin (Greg), Greg Blyth (Heather), and Nolan Blyth; Jim Duke (Lori) of Langbank and their family: Jason Duke (Meghan), Stephen Duke (Abbi), Deanna Beck (Ryan), and Megan Duke (Nolan); Gerry Duke (Paula) of Calgary and their family: Kelly, Reid, and Tel Duke; Ken Duke (Shelley) of Langbank and their family: Rhett, Clint and Julie Duke; 13 wonderful great-grandchildren; sister Thressa McRae (Don) of Brandon; sisters-in-law Annie Duke of Regina and Edna Heighington of Red Deer; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Mary farmed with her husband Murray on the family farm north of Langbank for 57 years.
A family service was held to celebrate her life. Interment at the Whitewood cemetery will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moosomin and District Health Care Foundation or a charity of one’s choice, in memory of Mary.
Arrangements in care of G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Moosomin. Email or sign the online book of condolences at www.carscaddenfuneralchapel.com.
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