Bates, Mary Ann (nee Labreche)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mary Ann on June 21, 2010 at the age of 51 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband and life partner Chris Chipchase.  She was a loving and caring mother to Shane (Karen) and Corey (Olya), and a cherished grandmother to Shane and Karen’s children Grayson and Makenna.  She is survived by family in Mattawa, Ontario, as well as Steve (Debbie) Chipchase and their children; Irene (George) Lennox and their children; and Marion Chipchase.  Mary Ann was kind, caring and devoted to her family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, and to everyone that crossed paths with her.  Heaven has a new angel and no words can express how heart broken we are to lose her.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Lord of All Lutheran Church, Strathmore, at 2:00 p.m.  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.