Mary Catherine Bender Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Catherine Bender (Waterloo, Ontario), born in Toronto, Ontario, who departed this world on April 13, 2026 at the age of 78. Mary Catherine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Mary Catherine may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mary Catherine touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ian McLaren and Berenice McLaren. She is survived by: her husband Paul; and her sister Jane (Gino) of Toronto.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Township of Georgian Bay Public Library Board (Honey Harbour Library), 2586 Honey Harbour Road, Box 220, Honey Harbour, Ontario, P0E 1E0, or arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or at http://www.erbgood.com.