| 9. | Naomi Frances Mather  (4.J.F.2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Nov 1982 in Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Jul 2003 in Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Jul 2003 in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
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MATHER, Naomi
Peacefully, at her home in Waterloo, surrounded by the love of her family, Naomi died early Monday morning, July 21, 2003. She was 20. Naomi struggled with Ewing's Sarcoma since January of 2002. Her indomitable spirit sustained all who knew her.
Precious daughter of Susan (Cooke) and Fred Mather and dearest sister of John. Naomi will be lovingly remembered by her Paternal grandmother, Ivey Mather of Perth; her special friend Marjorie Mallory, Aunts and Uncles, Marilyn Curry of Headingly, MN, Catherine and Richard Freeman of Vancouver, Lorna and Jim Peden and Sheila Prescott (Dave McGrath) of Perth; cousins, Tyler, Jennifer and Andrew Curry, Harry and Gabby Freeman, Corinne, Trent and Colin Peden and Patricia Prescott. Naomi's life included a wide circle of friends, especially Cara Durst. Her Scottish Terrier Ghillie and Tabby cat Tamara had a special place in her heart.
She was predeceased by Maternal grandparents, Roy and Edith Cooke and her Paternal grandfather, John Mather. In Naomi's short life, she involved herself in many activities. She was a graduate of Waterloo Collegiate Institute and was enrolled in Science studies at Queen's University when she became ill. Some of her involvements and interests included Strathyre Highland Dancers, Children's International Summer Villages, working as a lifeguard and swimming instructor and playing the piano.
Friend's and relatives are invited to share their memories of Naomi with her family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo from 7 to 9 pm this evening (Tuesday) and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. A service to celebrate Naomi's life will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003, 11 am, at Westminster United Church (The Cedars), 543 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo, with Rev. John Anderson officiating. A committal service will follow in Parkview Cemetery Crematorium Chapel, Waterloo. Following the committal at the Cemetery, friends and relatives are invited to return to Westminster United Church for refreshments and a time to visit with the family.In Naomi's memory, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sarcoma Fund at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home, phone (519) 745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com
Published by The Globe and Mail on Jul. 22, 2003.
via https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/naomi-mather-obituary?pid=189771476
MATHER, Naomi F. November 28, 1982 - July 21, 2003 Dear Naomi, time flies but our memories of you never fade. Your indomitable spirit lives on through everyone you touched with your love, joy and wisdom beyond your years. Summers at the cottage, holidays at home, family vacations and all of life's special moments are not the same without you. Yet we have continued on, inspired by the way you lived your life and battled Ewing's Sarcoma: with courage and without fear. A gentle warrior with poise and grace. With everlasting love, you will always be in our hearts... - Love, Mom, Dad and John
Waterloo Region Record
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
20 July 2013
via https://www.durhamregion.com/announcements-obituaries-memorials/in-memoriam/3902235-mather-naomi-f-/
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1919 - 1988 (68 years)
