Mary Theresa Galandy Calgary, Alberta Obituary

Mary Theresa Galandy

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Our beloved Mary passed away peacefully at&nbsp;Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, after a lengthy illness. Mary&rsquo;s life began in Edmonton, firstborn to Richard (Dick) and Judith (Carter) Ryan. The early years were spent in Calgary and Edmonton. Mary was creative, artistic, free-spirited and a good writer. She was a calligrapher and often did invitations and other projects that called for beautiful penmanship. Mary was a fan of anything Pink Floyd, Stephen King, or The Beatles. Baseball was her favourite sport. And she loved her cats and dogs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Since 1974, Calgary was her home. From 1987 - 1995, Mary was married to James Galandy. As avid motorcyclists, they toured around Western Canada. During her career,&nbsp; Mary worked at Northern Telecom, where she first met Sheldon Jamieson. For several years, she was a Teacher&rsquo;s Aid in&nbsp;special education classrooms. In her early forties, following a prolonged illness and treatment, Mary studied to become a Health Care Aid. She was employed at Rockyview Hospital until she retired in 2013.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Mary will be sadly missed by her partner Sheldon Jamieson, her mother Judith Ryan, her siblings Richard Ryan (Kimberley), Robert Ryan (Lloy), Lise Brown, Rachel Ryan (Spencer), special friends David and Wendy Cairns,&nbsp; also her nieces and nephews Justin, Meaghan, Paige, Katherine, Adam, Amy, Morgan, Nichelle, Kelsie, Jessica, and Kane.</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">We wish to sincerely thank the kind and caring staff at Rockyview Hospital for the exceptional care given generously to Mary during difficult times.&nbsp; We are forever grateful.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">&ldquo;SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND&rdquo;<br /> - Pink Floyd -</span></span></strong></p>
March 31, 1959 - January 11, 202103/31/195901/11/2021
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January 18, 2021
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M. Stewart
January 13, 2022
As Mary loves music, the song that comes to me is "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe.
Mary would say to me not to turn down the volume just stop it.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings!
RIP Mary
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Shirley Tillie
January 9, 2022
Mary I am so sorry to hear of your passing.Nearly a year later and no one here had any idea.You were so pretty and generous.I am hoping it warms your spirit to know Macs family,Yvonnes family and myself morn your loss.RIP.
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Cab
January 18, 2021
You were always a good and kind person and we shared lots of great memories and laughs from days gone bye.
May your soul rest in peace Mary Ryan Galandy.
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Divyajohn
January 17, 2021
Mary was a great person,when I joined in Rockyview Hospital in 2011 she gave me orientation,very friendly person.I went with her in cafeteria for our break.Lisa Bull gave ride for Mary and me in both ways to work.I still remember those beautiful days,we wait outside Mary... Continue Reading
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January 16, 2021
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Paige
January 15, 2021
I remember when we were younger Mary would come over for Halloween and paint our faces. She was so creative and artistic.
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Uncle Mike & Aunt Eva
January 15, 2021
Mary will be missed
& always remembered!
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Uncle Mike & Aunt Eva
January 15, 2021
Mary will be missed
& always remembered!
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Uncle Mike & Aunt Eva
January 15, 2021
Mary will be missed
& always remembered!
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Morgan
January 15, 2021
I remember when I was working as a health care aid and I would go over after almost every shift, all we would do is listen to music talk about the records she has collected. We watched across the universe she loves that movie so much so she would cry. Auntie Mary you wil... Continue Reading