Obituary of Mary Ann Thurber

THURBER, Mary Ann (nee Chilibecki) 1944 – 2025 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Thurber on Monday, June 30, 2025. Mary Ann will be missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Kelly; step son Vance; grandchildren, Shay and Darci; great grandchildren Quinn and Asher; sisters Bernice (Reg) and Jean; brothers Bill (Alberta) and Ed; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her step daughter Tracey and her parents Lena and Harry Chilibecki. Mary Ann was born in Vegreville, Alberta, attended school there and later worked as a nurse’s aide at the Vegreville Hospital. She then moved to Edmonton and worked in the hospitality service until she moved to Medicine Hat where she lived for many years and worked at the Canadian Forces Base Suffield and later at the Medicine Hat Care Centre. Later, when her mother became ill, she returned to Vegreville to take care of her. After her mother’s passing, she chose to continue to remain there. Mary Ann crocheted beautiful afghans and donated them to the hospital, care centres or friends and family. She enjoyed bingo and loved all animals. She was a good person with a kind heart and will be sadly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home with Fr. Chad Micik officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “SPCA” or any animal rescue shelter.