MAINLAND, A. Viola (nee Bailey); Peacefully at John Joseph Place, Owen Sound on Monday, September 15, 2014 in her 99th year. Viola Mainland, lately of Owen Sound, for many years resident of Guelph and earlier of Arthur. Loving wife of the late Kenneth Mainland (1970). Beloved mother of Norman (Mary) of Owen Sound, Helen McQueen (Jim) of Guelph, and Marian George (Ray) of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and their spouses and 21 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one grand-daughter, Michele Mainland (1997). Predeceased by four brothers. Survived by one sister, Jean Smith and one brother, Harvey Bailey (Florence). Friends may call at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph, where visitation will take place on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 10am-11am, with a chapel service to immediately follow, conducted by the Rev. Jim Ball. Interment at Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur, Ontario. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Research Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family, in lieu of flowers. Cards are available at the funeral home at (519)821-5077. Online condolences can be made at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.
