Mary Edith Bilyeu/Haugland, 81, of Bremerton, passed away Friday, November 8th.

She was born to the late Frank and Julia Carlin, April 16, 1932, in Mansfield, OH.

Mary worked as a home health aide. She loved her job and it brought joy into her life, as well as personal and professional satisfaction. Mary often went beyond the required duties of her job. Her compassion and concern for the elderly, she cared for, truly reflected how Mary lived her life. One of Mary's greatest love in life was spending time with her 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. They continued to be in her conversations and thoughts till the end of her life.

Mary is survived by four children: Rachel Kimmel and life partner John Lentz; Julia and John Clark; Esther and Craig Stewart; Daniel and Barbara Bilyeu. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, George W Haugland; as well as daughter Elizabeth R Mathews and son Joseph W Bilyeu.

In lieu of flowers Mary had requested that donations be made to Cancer Life Line of Seattle. www.cancerlifeline.org

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on November23, at Island Funeral Service.