After a long and courageous battle, on Thursday, July 1, 2021, she joined her parents Orlando and Catherine Bumbaco and Frank and Isabel Pringle.
Loving wife of Colin for 41 years. Caring mom of Jesse (Jasmine), Justin, and Benjamin (Deana). Nana of Daxyn, Daiveny, Noah, and Liam. Sister of Alex Bumbaco, Brenda Bumbaco, and Gloria Legacy (Michael). Fur-mommy of Riley. Special friend of Brenda Martel, Marsha Wright, Grace Dick, Darlene and Heinz Graves. Mary Lou will be missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends and neighbours.
Mary Lou worked for the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board for many years. When Mary Lou wasn't working for the school board, she was busy decorating and coordinating weddings or any special events.
Family and friends may visit at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton and Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E.) by appointment only on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Please call 705-759-2522 between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm to book an appointed time as capacity is limited. Face masks required. A private funeral service will be held. Friends are invited to view the service online on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10:00 am, Mrs. Helen Smith officiating. The service can be viewed anytime up to 90 days. Go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Mary Lou’s name to view the service. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Special thank you to Louise and Kristy in the oncology unit at the Sault Area Hospital, Dr. Nicki Apostle, Dr. M. Culina and the staff of 3B. Staff from Paramed Sue, Lisa and Trudy for all their kindness, support and compassion shown to Mary Lou.
Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to Northern Critters In Need or the Sault Ste Marie Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Please visit Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave memories and condolences as a keepsake for the family.