Whitelaw, Mary Christie – 68, passed away December 13, 2014 at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born August 3, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Cyril and Margaret (Christie) Aston.

Mary grew up in Brooklyn, Hants County, where she went to school and eventually married. She was employed as an office manager and bookkeeper for different companies and honed many skills. Unfortunately, Parkinson’s disease was diagnosed while she was in the prime of her life and she was unable to continue her career. Eventually, Mary moved to Beamsville, Ontario where she developed her skill of photography and spent many contented hours shooting nature and animal photos. Her love of animals knew no bounds and many a stray found a new friend in her.

Mary is survived by her only son, Steven Loomer; grandson, Sean Loomer; brother, Richard (Tim); sister, Leslie (MacLean); and several nieces and nephews; several grand nephews and niece.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Cortney Smith and the staff of CEHHC for their excellent care and compassion.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro where a Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held 2-4 pm Sunday, December 21, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA or The Parkinson’s Foundation.  Private message of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Mary’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com