Obituary for Mary Carmichael
CARMICHAEL, Marie Louise Antonia
Marie Louise Antonia Carmichael, affectionately known as Mary, Molly and Marluise, died peacefully in
Peterborough Ontario on October 7, 2022, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for close to two decades.
She lives forever in the hearts of her husband Hugh Phillip Carmichael, children Kelly (John Purcell),
Tracey (Linton Harrison), Janet (Andrew Snare), Kimberley, and grandchildren Jack, Alex, Damian,
Monica, and Emma. She was preceded in death by her daughter Debra, parents Heinrich and Helene
Suttorp (Grosse Kleimann), brother Heinz “Bubi,” and foster brother Eugene “Eugie” Proznuik.
Mary was born on November 27, 1933, in St. Boniface Manitoba, and she grew up with her four sisters,
Hiltrud, Irene, Helen and Cecelia, on their family farm in Little Britain. She initially worked as a
laboratory technician in Winnipeg, later embarking on adventures in her Chevy hardtop convertible
while living and working in Waukegan, Illinois. After enjoying travel and a rewarding career, Mary met
and married Hugh in 1963. From that point, she dedicated her life to creating a home and raising their
five girls. She was a loving mother and contributing member of her community on the West Island of
Montreal. Upon retirement, Mary and Hugh built their dream home and enjoyed summer months and
sunsets on Big Rideau Lake, and winter travels abroad. Mary was feisty! Her unwavering dedication to
those she loved, playful wit, and giving heart are cherished by everyone she touched.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Princess Gardens Residence and the Peterborough
Regional Health Centre. Funeral Prayers will be held at the ASHBURNHAM FUNERAL HOME, 840 Armour Rd., Peterborough, ON, on Thursday October 13, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Reception to follow in the Ashburnham Legacy Room. The Service will be livestreamed and the link will be available via Mary's obituary page at www.ashburnhamfuneral.ca. In lieu of flowers, that family asks that you consider a donation to the
Parkinson’s Foundation of Canada.
**The Service Livestream can be viewed here https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=1f880859-93b6-44cb-bdf0-20704d5e671a or by selecting the Photos and Videos Tab at the top of this page
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Marie Louise Antonia Carmichael, affectionately known as Mary, Molly and Marluise, died peacefully in
Peterborough Ontario on October 7, 2022, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for close to two decades.
She lives forever in the hearts of her husband Hugh Phillip Carmichael, children Kelly (John Purcell),
Tracey (Linton Harrison), Janet (Andrew Snare), Kimberley, and grandchildren Jack, Alex, Damian,
Monica, and Emma. She was preceded in death by her daughter Debra, parents Heinrich and Helene
Suttorp (Grosse Kleimann), brother Heinz “Bubi,” and foster brother Eugene “Eugie” Proznuik.
Mary was born on November 27, 1933, in St. Boniface Manitoba, and she grew up with her four sisters,
Hiltrud, Irene, Helen and Cecelia, on their family farm in Little Britain. She initially worked as a
laboratory technician in Winnipeg, later embarking on adventures in her Chevy hardtop convertible
while living and working in Waukegan, Illinois. After enjoying travel and a rewarding career, Mary met
and married Hugh in 1963. From that point, she dedicated her life to creating a home and raising their
five girls. She was a loving mother and contributing member of her community on the West Island of
Montreal. Upon retirement, Mary and Hugh built their dream home and enjoyed summer months and
sunsets on Big Rideau Lake, and winter travels abroad. Mary was feisty! Her unwavering dedication to
those she loved, playful wit, and giving heart are cherished by everyone she touched.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Princess Gardens Residence and the Peterborough
Regional Health Centre. Funeral Prayers will be held at the ASHBURNHAM FUNERAL HOME, 840 Armour Rd., Peterborough, ON, on Thursday October 13, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Reception to follow in the Ashburnham Legacy Room. The Service will be livestreamed and the link will be available via Mary's obituary page at www.ashburnhamfuneral.ca. In lieu of flowers, that family asks that you consider a donation to the
Parkinson’s Foundation of Canada.
**The Service Livestream can be viewed here https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=1f880859-93b6-44cb-bdf0-20704d5e671a or by selecting the Photos and Videos Tab at the top of this page
Please follow the registration instructions in order to receive the link