Peacefully, Marion passed away with the love of her family surrounding her.
Marion was employed with the Hudson’s Bay Company starting in a clerical role and proudly retiring as a Customs Broker. She especially enjoyed singing with her colleagues in the Bay Choir.
Marion married the love of her life, Jim, in 1951. They had a passion for entertaining, which led to their famous parties filled with lots of food, dancing and laughter into the wee hours. Their happiest memories were spent around their pool with friends, family and especially their grandchildren.
Marion’s passion was photography. She was never without her camera. She captured the joys and celebrations of family and friends, and left behind an archive of photographs for us to cherish.
Marion’s generosity came from her lean years as a child which led to opening her heart and her home to all. The people she encountered in her life were enriched by meeting her. She will always be remembered for the twinkle in her blue eyes and her beautiful smile. Marion had the best sense of humour, and a zest for life. She was witty, charming and elegant. Marion truly had a Heart of Gold and was our Angel on Earth. We were so Blessed!
Marion will be lovingly remembered by her son Garry (Darcy), Reid (Jacqueline) and Ryan (Alycia); son Danny, Brandice (Andrew) and Kirsten (Ryan); and daughter Barbara, Chloe (Stephen) and great-granddaughter Annika. Marion is also survived by her beloved sister Mary, and family; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
And Dad will say, “What took you so long?!"
Due to Covid, there will be no service. A private family interment will be held at a later date.
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