Age 82 of Lower Sackville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21, 2020 in Northwood Halifax Campus.
Marion graduated from Teachers College in Truro and taught in Indian Harbour, Liverpool, Lantz and retired from Mount Uniacke.
She loved children and animals and donated generously to numerous charities over the years. Her hobbies included knitting and gardening and she also enjoyed cooking.
Marion was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Kenney) Christie. She is survived by her sisters Jean Collins, Donna Patterson, Bev Ann (Harvey) Martin and predeceased by sister Patricia Smith. She leaves behind three nephews and three nieces.
A memorial service will be held on January 27th at 1 PM in Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St, with Rev. Ruby Carter of St John the Evangelist Anglican church officiating and an afterword by Pastor Kenneth Parrott of The New Testament Baptist church. Reception to follow downstairs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia SPCA. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com