Condolence: I, along with the Edmonton Bone and Joint Centre Board of Directors would like to express our deepest condolences to Mary Lou's family. We feel honored and privileged to have worked along side Mary Lou to advance the care of patients requiring hip and knee replacements in the Edmonton Zone. Mary Lou will be sorely missed. Her memory and the positive impact she had with respect to health care in the Edmonton Zone will be remembered always.

Condolence: The Edmonton Chapter of the Canadian Orthopaedic Nurses Association (CONA) would like to extend our deepest condolences to Mary Lou’s family and friends and to those that had the opportunity to work with Mary Lou. Many of us in Orthopaedics have had the pleasure of working along side Mary Lou at one point in our careers. She had a compassion for nursing and for the betterment of health care. Her unwavering determination and tenacity to drive change through innovation and hard work was inspiring. Mary Lou led many teams and received several awards and commendations for her work – a testimony to her remarkable leadership skills. Her infectious laugh and sense of humor will always be fondly remembered. Each year at our National Conference CONA acknowledges the work of an extraordinary nurse who has made a difference to patients and to the profession of nursing. The nurse selected is asked to be the Edith Cavell speaker at Conference and in appreciation they are presented with a print of Mount Edith Cavell. This year the Edmonton Local Chapter of CONA selected Mary Lou as the Edith Cavell speaker in recognition of the tremendous work she has done and the support she has given CONA. Mary Lou was humbled to be chosen- yet another commendable trait she possessed. CONA presented her a painting of the Edith Cavell mountain, done by CONA member Stella Callender, which she hung in her office. Mary Lou chose to speak on the Importance of Leadership in Nursing, a topic near and dear to her heart. She was a tremendous leader and will be missed. The CONA Edmonton Local Chapter

Condolence: Mary Lou you will be deeply missed. You had the gift of seeing strengths in those around you and you helped others to see the light within themselves...even if they might not have seen it clearly.

Condolence: What a shock to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. My heart goes out to her family. I loved the colour of her hair, I loved her smile and of course I loved her laugh. She will be missed by all who knew her and all that love her. Kelley Johns

Condolence: Deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Mary Lou. She was one of the first people I met at AHS and was someone who was always there to help and share her knowledge to make our healthcare system better. She will be missed.

Condolence: Deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Mary Lou’s family, friends and colleagues. She will be terribly missed by so many. Rest In Peace Mary Lou.

Condolence: I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary Lou's sudden passing. My sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. Her infectious laugh will be missed but always remembered by those of us who were lucky to have known her

Condolence: My deepest condolences to the family of Mary Lou, although I did not know her well, she was our leader at the Sturgeon Community Hospital. I found her to be a very delightful women and her compassion for people and her work were very apparent to me. God bless. Betty-Lynn

Condolence: I worked with Mary Lou for many years at the University Hospital and later on she participated in a leadership course with some of my students at MacEwan University. Mary Lou was an exemplary leader and inspired her students to be their best. Her legacy and contributions to nursing practice and administration will be felt in the years to come. My thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace my friend.

Condolence: I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Ollie, Craig, Donna and Sandy. Also to Jake and Ryan. MaryLou will always hold a special place in my heart. I will treasure the times we had as kids and most recently the time we were able to reconnect in Florida. She was a remarkable woman who lived her life to the fullest. Hugs Sherry Hughes.

Condolence: I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary Lou's sudden passing. She was a friend and a valued colleague. My sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. She will be missed but always remembered by those who crossed paths with her both personally and professionally. Sharon Bilanski

Condolence: Ryan, Sammi,Wyatt and families, so very sorry for your loss, deepest sympathy to you all.

Condolence: I worked with Mary Lou on and off for many years. When I think of her, her smile that always reached her eyes, comes to mind immediately, her infectious zest for everything happening around her and her compassion when needed. I know she will be missed by all of us, leaving a legacy of "joie de vivre" for us to follow.