A resident of Arthur and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervyne ‘Merv’ Reeves (2010). Loving mother of Joyce Golem of Guelph, Elaine Laughlin (Les) of Fergus, Connie Reeves-Bolger (Tim) of Ariss; and mother-in-law of Brian Liesemer of Ayton. Predeceased by her daughter Kathy Liesemer (2023), son Phil (2013), and son-in-law Ken Golem (1997). Cherished grandmother of Janessa, Jeremy (Michelle), Mark (Kyla), Bethany (Adam), Amber (Greg), Salina and Chantel (Kyle); and great-grandmother of Ryder, Taxen, Harper and Breyer. Survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. The memorial service will be held at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Friday, October 20th at 1:00pm. Private interment will take place at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mary are asked to consider Hayden’s Hope Foundation, Cancer Patient Services or Diabetes Canada. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
