Marjorie Anita Staples

November 25, 1937 − March 31, 2023

Marj Staples of Port Moody passed peacefully with the aid of MAID on March 31, 2023 after a brief terminal illness. Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, her family moved to Port Coquitlam in 1949 where she later married and raised her 3 children. She is predeceased by her Father Cam Maddess, Mother Louise Maddess, Step son Peter Staples and nephews Regan & Raymond Choboter.

Survived by husband Don Staples, daughter Karen−Lee Bradley, sons Clay Irvin, Derek & Cyndi Irvin, Paul Staples and her most beloved Grandchildren Carson & Tyson Bradley, Dakota (Grace) Irvin, Austin, Sierra & Devin Irvin, Nathan, Isaac, Jacob & Mickayla Staples & Great Grandaughter Alice Irvin. Sisters Pat Johnston & Darlene Maddess & their families. Best friend of 60+ years Karen Dobson & friend Jan Richen. Marj worked for School District #43 Coquitlam for 28yrs, at George Pearkes Jr High, Winslow Center & at the Board Office. She also volunteered at SHARE for over 20 yrs and especially was fond of working the Christmas Toy Shop for SHARE. Her love of Elephants and Elvis was well known with her family , friends and co−workers. As she laid peacefully Elvis crooned to her that there will be Peace in the Valley because she Did it My Way with Amazing Grace and as her grandsons Carson & Tyson held her hands, and with courage & grace she slipped on her angel wings and drifted up to her many family & friends waiting her arrival. No service by request , her wish is for donations to go to Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody where

she was pampered and spoiled with loving care her last 10 days.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com for the Staples family.