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Mary Ann Olga Dunne (nee Shlahetka), formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord, at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was 86.
Born in Saskatchewan on April 30, 1937 to the late William "Bill" and Nellie (Oleksiuk) Shlahetka. Mary Ann will be remembered for her warm smile as well as known in Hanover for many years as a Hairstylist. She had her own shop for many years and enjoyed her clients very much. She was a devoted and faithful member of Holy Family Church as well as a CWL Member. Her faith was strong and she was resilient through everything. Her warmness could make you feel like family even after only a short time of knowing her. She will be missed.
Always treasured by her sister Vi (Ernie) Kovacs and brother in law Bob Ahrens both of Hanover. She was a special aunt, who treated her nieces and nephews as their own. Missed by Christopher (Lesia) Ahrens, Cheryl (Gerry) McLean both of Hanover, Karen (Rob) Million of Goderich and Tracy Kovacs of St. Catherines and their families. Survived by step children Dianne (Francis) Gross of Kitchener, Dan (Sue) Dunne of Walkerton, Terry (Gail) Dunne of Listowel and her step grandchildren Lisa (Jay), David (Leanne), Sonja, Thomas (Kayla), Mikayla (Tyson). Predeceased by her beloved husband John "Jack" Dunne, step son Michael Dunne and her sister Lil Ahrens.
Family and friends are invited to a Visitation held at Holy Family Church, Hanover on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 9:30am-10:45am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Father Romalito Guillen officiating. Private family Interment in Holy Family Cemetery, Hanover.
Memorial donations to the St. Vincent de Paul or charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Mary Ann Dunne Tribute Slideshow
So sorry for your loss. Mary Ann was a kind soul and I am lucky to have known her.
- Mary Lou Davis (Ahrens)My sympathy to all of Mary Ann's family, she was my hairdresser for over 40 years and she became a great friend. We had many great visits when she was doing my hair. Mary Ann will be missed but she has joined her Jack, her mom and others. I am sure there was a great reunion. R.I.P. Mary Ann. Hold close to all of your great memories.💕
Ellen Cavill
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mary Ann. My Mom, Marlene, very much cherished Mary Ann's friendship and the wonderful way she styled Mom's hair. May Mary Ann's soul, and the souls of all the other faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in eternal peace. I ask this in Jesus' name. Amen
- Francis-Joseph GrossMy sincere condolences to all of Mary Ann's family. Mary Ann was warm and loving. I have great memories of fun times with her and Jack over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
- Rose MunroeSincere condolences to the Dunne and Ahrens families. Treasure the memories.
- Richard & Joan SchnurrWe extend our condolences to all of Mary Ann's family as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Sorry for your loss as you mourn the passing of Mary Ann.Bill and Marlene Douma.
- Marlene DoumaSending sincere condolences to all the Dunne family and friends of Mary Anne
- Judy(Allen)MurphyCondolences to all. Have many happy memories berry picking and the porogies sure would good. Used to her the high school all the time and she was sways glad to chat when she was outside.
- carolyn allenWe extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of Mary Ann's family. We were blessed to have met her and Jack more than 30 years ago. Her love, warmth and generous hospitality blessed us and our family immensely. She has now joined the Heavenly choir and is dancing before her Lord and Saviour along with those gone before her. What a reunion that would have been! May God grant you the strength, peace and comfort that you need during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Doug and Marie McGilvrayMy sincere condolences to the Dunne, Ahrens, Kovacs, Maclean and Million families. I will miss her. May she rest in peace. Vichnaya Pamyat.
- Mary KuzanMy deepest sympathy to Mary Anne's family she cut my mom and l hair for many years she will be missed
- Vicki(Litt) DickertOur sincere condolences to the Dunne, Kovacs, Ahrens and Maclean extended families as you mourn, yet celebrate Mary Ann's life and her passing on, thanks be to God. Mary Ann was such a blessing to so many throughout her life. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Tony & Stephanie Zettel and family
