Obituary of Maria Batcules

BATCULES, Maria (nee Dobrzanska) November 18, 1934-September 27, 2010 With her family by her side on Monday, September 27th at the St. Catharines General Hospital-NHS at the age of 75. Much loved mother of Charlotte (Chris) Johnson, Bill (Michelle Brown) and Barb (Bruce Bartosik). Cherished grandmother of Cameron and Connor Batcules and Seth Johnson. Also survived by her cousin Barb (Tom) Meyer and family of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maria was a member of the Niagara Bruce Trail Club for 17 years and travelled the world with them. She enjoyed every walking moment. Maria's other passion was gardening. She retired from the Regional Municipality of Niagara after 23 years. Maria's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday, September 29th from 12-1pm. Funeral Liturgy without Mass will follow in the funeral home at 1pm. Rite of Committal to follow in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Niagara Bruce Trail Club or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.