KUSCH, Mary (nee Tarasoff) Mary passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital on November 28, 2016. Mary was born on February 25, 1926 in their home at 411 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon to Polly (nee Konkin) and Peter Tarasoff. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Clifford (Yvonne), granddaughter Jade (Devin Johnstone); daughter, Karen (Kelly Robson), grandchildren Russell (Jessica), Travis (Morgan Lorenz), and Sydney (Colby Paydli); son Cheslie (Bonnie), with granddaughters Calla (Jamie McSween) and Catea; 3 great- grandchildren, and her special friend Chris Giesbrecht. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Cyril; her parents, Peter and Polly; her sister, Mabel; and brothers John, Alexander and Fredrick. While Mary was going to school in 1931, their home burnt down on Quebec Avenue and they had to move out to the Sand Hills (Low road at Pike Lake). Mary was educated in a one room school in the Merrill School District. In 1945, her parents traded their farm land for their new homestead at 505 Avenue S South. It was at that time when Mary had reached grade 9 and she took a stenographer's class at the Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. Afterwards she went to Scott Business College and started to work at St Paul's Hospital in the records department for 2 years. She also worked at the Western Producer handling monthly advertising, before moving onto Campbell Wilson on Millar Avenue where she met the love of her life, Cyril. They were married August 15, 1953 when she was working at the Bay. While raising their family she spent her last 20 working years at Eatons. Mary and Cyril enjoyed their summers up at numerous lakes fishing, and hunting migratory birds in the fall. She enjoyed watching sports, especially curling, and watching her grandchildren play sports as well. She was also an active bowler, gardener and a wonderful baker. The Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are to meet at the gates of Woodlawn Cemetery on Memorial Avenue at 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the Hospital Foundations in Saskatoon. Arrangements entrusted to Acadia- McKague's Funeral Centre (306.955.1600).