Peacefully at Smiths Falls District Hospital with her family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2014, in her 89th year. Loving wife of John Starks. Dear mother to Gary (Mugé), Sheila (Paul) and Ken (Brenda). Cherished grandmother to Evan (Gloria), Alex, Melis, Breanna, Kaitlin, Sara, Veronica, Emily and great-grandmother to Isaac and Daniel. Also survived by her brother Wilf. Predeceased by her parents Sarah Grace Shepherd and John Wesley Moon. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mary Alice was born in Burks Falls, Ontario on June 1, 1925. The family moved to North Bay, Ontario when Mary Alice was quite young. She finished her secondary education there before moving back to Burks Falls where she was employed with the Royal Bank. It was while working at the Royal Bank that Mary Alice met and married John Alexander Starks on August 14, 1948. They were married 65 years. Over the years, they lived in Italy, Germany and Belgium as well as Canada. After retirement, Mary Alice enjoyed reading, volunteering at the local school library for over 20 years, doing crossword puzzles, and she was also actively involved in Club 55. Mary Alice's memorial service will be held at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Steve Sharpe officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Duncan J. Schoular Library would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca