Mary Morton

Morton, Mary Elizabeth (Life Member of Ontario Motor Coach Association) Suddenly at Toronto General Hospital, on Saturday December 26, 2009 in her 76th year. Pre-deceased by her parents Alice and Francis Morton. Mary will be greatly missed by several cousins and many friends, especially her business partner Fern Ramsey and everyone who new her in the Travel Industry. During her lifetime Mary travelled extensively and developed lasting friendships both in the business and personal world. Mary began her career as a school teacher in the Keswick area. In 1966, she started Mary Morton Tours doing bus trips specializing in theatre tours to Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, The Red Barn, The Briars, and many theatre venues throughout Ontario and Northern U.S. Due to failing health she sold her business, which still operated as Mary Morton Tours in Ailsa Craig. After her retirement Mary remained very active in all aspects of the travel industry, still participating in many tours and travel conferences. At Mary’s request there would be no funeral service. Cremation. Donations made in Memory of Mary, to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ont. 17665 Leslie St. Suite 29 Newmarket L3Y 3E3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association P.O. Box 12013 Toronto M7Y 2L3 would be appreciated by her family. A Graveside Committal Service will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at Queensville Cemetery, 20778 Leslie St., followed by a reception back at the funeral home.