MOUZAR – Mary Aileen, 68, of Hunt’s Point, Queens County, formerly of Liverpool and Halifax died at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Friday, September 30th, 2011 as a result of gall bladder cancer.
Born in Brooklyn, Queens County, she was the younger daughter of the late George and Mabel (Frelick) Henderson.
A former writer/editor for the Halifax Herald Limited, she later designed and wrote knitting pattern instructions for White Buffalo Mills Limited and co-authored three cook books. After retiring to Hunt’s Point, she published Queens County Times, a popular community online source of news and information for 10 years.
She is survived by three brothers: Donald (Rosalyn) Henderson, Howard (Joan) Henderson and Ronald (Bonnie) Henderson, all of Brooklyn. A sister Phyllis (Murray) Smith of Hunt’s Point and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Barry, in 2009.
At Mary’s request, there will be no funeral service. A private family burial will be held in Zion United Church Cemetery, College Street at a later date following cremation. No flowers, donations may be made to the Queens County branch of the S.P.C.A. or to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Cynthia (MacIsaac) Dorey & Rick Dorey & Tresa MacIsaac
Our deepest sympathy to the Henderson & Smith families, we had the pleasure of living across the street from Mary, always a wave or a smile or hello……..a wonderful caring lady. We will miss not seeing her and Nikki dog in the yard. Keeping your memories of a wonderful lady close in your hearts will help with the days ahead. Take care & God Bless you all. Cindy, Rick, Molly dog & Tresa.
Marg Millard
What a loss for the whole community as well as for you, Mary’s family. I have great affection for Mary. Her smile warmed my heart many times and when she chuckled, it was as if the sun was coming out. My sympathies.
Viv Croft
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Keep the memories for they cannot be taken away.
Valda Walsh
Donald and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary was a fascinating woman and one I know I learned a thing or five from. Although I only chanced to know Mary through emails – I lived near her brothers on Great Hill for the past 15 years – Wonderful family. God bless you all as you go through this trying time.
Walter&Sherri Miller
To all of Mary’s family:
Our condolences to you all.She was a lovely person,so soft spoken and will be missed by everyone who was ever fortunate enough to know her.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Our Condolences to the Henderson and Smith families, for this loss. She will be missed by all of you.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Our sincerest condolences to the Family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during these trying times.
Helen and David Whynacht
Howard , Joan and families, we are thinking of you at this sad time. May God give you all the strength to get through this rough time. If, we can do anything to help out, just give a call……Helen and David
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Sorry to hear of Marys passing, she will be missed for sure. I only got to know her a bit throught the Queens County Times. Sympathy is going out to her family at this most difficult time.
Susan MacLeod
I am so very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was an inspiration to us all with her energy, community commitment and lovely personality. I have used her microwave recipe books many times. I will always have fond memories of her and her many talents, both writing and creative abilities.
Sincerely, Susan MacLeod
kim mansfield
sorry to hear of marrys passing. i used to enjoy reading the news on queens county times. my deepest sympathies go out to the family.
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Ron and Bonnie:
So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing Ron. Our deepest sympathy to you and all her family at this sad time.
Janet and George Fletcher
Ron, Bonnie and Heidi
We were sorry to hear about Mary. I enjoyed our chats about Queens County and I had allot of respect for her and her ideas about Queens County. Our prayers and our thoughts are with your family.
Rhiannon Fitzpatrick
My condolences to the family of Mary, she was a great woman.
She’s in a better place right now
Than she’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; she’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles her anymore.
It’s we who feel the burden of
Our sadness and our grief;.
We have to cry, to mourn our loss,
Before we get relief.
We know we’ll reconnect with her
At the end of each life’s road;
We’ll see her cherished face again
When we release our earthly load.
Fred & Samantha Murphy
To Phyliss and the rest of Mary’s family,
we are sorry for the loss of your sister, please except our sincerest condolences.We certainly enjoyed Queens County Times and some of the recipes she often shared with her readers.Take comfort in the memories and hold them close to your heart.
Myrna Crouse
Ronnie & Bonnie
So sorry to read of your sister’s Mary’s passing. I got to know her through her website of Queens County Times. She appeared to be a great lady and didn’t mind sharing info about her community and she was always delighted to get info for her website from North Queens.
My prayers and thoughts are with you during these difficult days.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Our deepest sympathy to the Henderson & Smith families in the loss of Mary. Memories of happy times spent together will help through the next while. God bless you all.
Richard Guckert
I am so sorry to hear this. Mary was a gentle spirit and an indefatigable inspiration from Queens County Times!!!!! I met her personally one time, but have never been back since. Please accept my deepest sympathy!
TODD J HANNAM
RONNIE , BONNIE & FAMILIES
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME
SINCERELY
TODD J HANNAM
Sheila D. Smith
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the entire family on the passing of Mary. Her passing is a great loss to the community as well. She will be long remembered and missed.
Deb and Chuck Taylor
To all of Mary’s family and friend’s as well all who crossed Mary’s path throughout her life. Mary was a special ,gentle soul who will be missed. She offered a great service , time and talent. she was a soft ,kind person. Since Barry’s passing ,we believe like another one of her Dear Friend’s said, we believe Mary died of a broken Heart since her beloved left her. She I pray is in Barry’s loving arms in the care of our Lord. Rest in Peace Mary, you will never be forgotten.
God Bless all,
Deb and Chuck
judy quinn
so very sorry
Doris Schnare
Phyllis and all the family; Shocked and saddened to read of Mary’s passing. Didn’t know she was sick. Such a lovely and talented lady. May she rest in peace.
Sally & Robert Fader
To Mary’s family:
So very sad to hear about Mary. She was a kind and gentle person and will be truly missed. She spent countless hours keeping Queens County Times going, while providing us with many stories and photos. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sonia Watson
My condolences go out the Henderson family on Aunt Mary’s passing.
God Bless,
Sonia
Dianna Roberts
Deepest sympathy for Mary’s family. I worked for Mary. w.b.mills. was getting ready to use 1 of her recipes -pizza sauce – when I read her obituary. She was a marvellous person who taught me so much that I taught knitting. May she REST IN PEACE.
Patty and Wayne
Our thoughts are with you
Avery "Tony" Johnson and Jennifer Guitard
Phyllis and family, we were so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to your family.
Fred Giffin
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Mouzar. As Mary Henderson, she was a best friend of my late wife, Margaret
Anne (nee Mouzar) and stood as the maid of honour at our wedding in 1965. Through the years we maintained contact with Mary and Barry, particularly after they moved back to Hunts Point and began Queens County Times. A wonderful person, she made a very significant contribution to the community with QCT, a very unifiying medium for all residents.
My condolences and those of my family to all of Mary’s family.
Linda & Curtis Mailllett
We send our sincere condolences to Marys whole family. Mary was a treasure that we shall all miss very much.
Rick & Debbie Kempton
Howard & Joan, Phyllis & Murray
It was with much shock that I read of Mary’s passing.
I really enjoyed her website and the emails that we passed back and forth.
Our deepest condolences.
Patricia Freeman
I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
Mary is in the arms of God. Our deepest symathy to all of the family.
Garnett & Jan Winchester
To Mary’s family,
We are sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sincerely, Jan & Garnett
Joyce & Vernon Hawkes
To Mary”s Family,
She was such a great lady, of so many talents.
I miss her webb site, her beautiful smile and her
wonderful pictures. I treasure and use the three
cook books publised by her and her niece Joanne.
She will be greatly missed by many people.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob Collings
What Mary did for all of us who have moved away cannot be measured- she gave us a sense of belonging once again..she gave us a sense of extended community. Queens County Times wasnt just a website- it was like coming home, standing in a room full of old friends, and remembering.
Mary was a very special person to a lot of people.
Valerie and Donald Inness
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Mary’s family and friends.
Sincerely
Valerie and Donald
John & Peggy Whynot
Our sincere sympathy to the Henderson & Smith families. Thinking of you at this very sad & difficult time.
Donna and Mike West
Phyllis and family,
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We very much enjoyed the Queen’s County Times and Mary’s cookbooks. She will be missed. You’re in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Rose Decker
To all Mary’s Family.
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very talented lady and will be missed by all of Queens Co.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Rose Decker
Debbie & Joe Fraser
Phyllis and family,
Very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Gale and Art Deveau
Art and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Mary’s family .
Gale and Art Deveau
Donna & Bucky Norman
To all Mary’s Family:
Our deepest sympathy. Mary was a very interesting person and no matter where or how she felt she always took time to speak. She will be missed by anyone who knew who.
Geraldine Stevens Williams
To all of Mary`s Family: Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Although I never met Mary personally I contacted her many times through Queens County Times. She was always so helpful.
May God comfort your hearts at this time.
Sincerely, Geraldine Williams
MAXINE AND TONY RAFUSE.
RONNIE,BONNIE,MURRAY,PHILLIS AND FAMILIES.SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MARYS PASSING.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.MAXINE AND TONY.
Susan Levy
To Mary’s family: I so enjoyed Queens County Times from the time it was put out and especially the pictures Mary would share with us of Nikki dog and all his adventures. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mary but did converse back and forth on the computer with her and she was ever so helpful. Please accept my condolences and may she be at peace with her beloved Barry.
Marcia(Burrows)&Ken Herbert
Sadly to read of our friend”s passing. It surely was a shock to both of us.I am thinking about the Bristol Bash when we were all together at the beach in 2004.Mary was a dear person and now she will be with Barry.
Our deepest thoughts are with you all.
Love Marcia&Ken
Spencer & Peggy (Davis) Corkum
Mary built and maintained one of the best websites on the internet and she is known and appreciated all over the world. We will miss you Mary. Thank you.
Rick Jeans
I too was a big fan of Mary’s Queen’s County Times. I used to check it everyday to see what was going on in the area and see the pictures that she would publish. I know it was a lot of work to maintain the site. She did a wonderful job and it was very much appreciated. Unfortunately, I did not meet her personally but I did exchange a few emails with her. I wish I had had the opportunity. From all the comments above…she was a remarkable lady.
Dennis Roe
Only just found out that Mary had passed away, she’ll be sadly missed.
Linn Atkinson
I first met Mary when she was creating a newsletter for Crafters and Artists while living in Halifax. She was a wonderful talented lady, when she moved to Hunts Point and I moved as well we lost touch and email addresses. I just recently found out she had passed away and am saddened to hear this. I am sure she is missed very much and I send my deepest sympathies to her family.