In Celebration of

Mary Ridler

February 3, 1926 - August 17, 2025

Mary leaves behind her daughter Janice (Paul) Brown, and her son David (Colleen) Ridler. Cherished grandmother to Gloria Zinger, Ben Zinger, Matthew Zinger, Jonathan (Adrienne) Ridler, and Jimmy (Jen) DeGrow. Loving great grands to Lilly DeGrow, Devin DeGrow, and Henry Ridler. She was predeceased by her husband James Ridler, and her late brother Mirus French.

Mary has many friends and was the nicest person you will ever know. She was known to many as “Apple Mary”. She was a crafty girl with paintings and carvings to show for her talents. She loved to dance. Mary did volunteering and she was known as the shopping angel! Mary had a profound belief in God and shared that with others.

Visitation will take place at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, on Sunday, August 24 from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, on Monday, August 25 at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Kidney Foundation of Hamilton or Wish Heart Childhood Cancer Fund.

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Paul & Marie Brown (Son-in-law's parents)

Entered August 20, 2025 from Selkirk, On.

Mary had an infectious smile that lit up your spirits. She was indeed an angel among us. Thank you, Mary, for being such an incredible mother-in-law to our son. You were the epitome of God's love for us. You will be forever in our hearts.

Teresa Calligaro (Friend of the family)

Entered August 20, 2025 from St Catharines

Rest in peace, Apple 🍎 Mary, you will be sadly missed.

Pat Brown (Aunt of Mary's son-in-law Paul and wife Janice)

Entered August 20, 2025 from Lr. Sackville Nova Scotia

Dear Paul and Janice,

I am very sorry to hear your sad news, I remember meeting your Mom at your wedding, she was a wonderful woman, also it is a very difficult time for you folks, with Paul being in hospital, I hope every day gets better for him, you are in my prayers day and night.

Love Aunt Pat and family.

Deb and Joe Somfay (Friend)

Entered August 22, 2025 from Elora ,Ontario

What a beautiful person inside and out dear Mary was! We shall miss her infectious laughter and gorgeous smile. My mum and Mary were lifelong friends and they both could outshop the most passionate shopper on the planet I’m sure! God bless you dear Mary. I know you are surrounded by the love of so many dear souls now!

Cynthia (Worked at retirement home)

Entered August 23, 2025 from Hamilton

Mary was a wonderful woman! Loved her presence where I worked. She had a heart of hold! My sympathies to all!

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