(Membertou)
It’s with heartfelt sadness, we the family of Terry Lynn Marshall, 59 of Membertou announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mom, Kiju, Sister, Auntie and Friend, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Terry Lynn was born in Bangor Maine and she was the daughter of the late James K Gallagher and Late Guida Mae (Toney) Gallagher of Bangor, Maine.
She was a woman of faith, a member of St. Ann’s Mission Church, Membertou, and St. Marguerite Bourgoeys, where she attended services on a regular basis. Terry Lynn graduated class of 78’ at Bangor High, completed her BBA in 2008 and enjoyed her job of the last 37 years being employed with the Eskasoni School Board as Director of Finance. She was a volunteer with Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) board member for 6 years and very proud of her Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) and Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) designations. Terry was a strong Mi’kmaw woman who embraced her heritage. She was the heart of our family, the glue that held us all together. She took great pride in hosting family gatherings each summer in Irish Vale. Christmas was her favorite time of year, a time she could spoil us all even more. She loved to decorate and she cherished every ornament on her tree.
She is survived by her best friend her loving husband of 35 years David Peter Richard Marshall. Her pride and joy, her three sons, Christien David Marshall (Kimberly) of Membertou, James Joseph Marshall and Julian Simon Marshall(Louisa) all of Membertou; Sisters, Ann Marie Gallagher of Arizona, Linda Burnham (David) of Florida; Brothers, Philip Morris (Sandra), Wayne Morris, Roger Morris (Ann) all of Eskasoni, Michael and, John Gallagher of Maine; Terry also leaves behind the lights of her life and her whole world, her three precious grandchildren Brayden, Breslin and her Princess Miss Bayleigh Lynn. As well as many Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, God Children, In laws and her precious dog Mr Diego.
She was predeceased by Parents, brothers Christopher Allen Gallagher, Nelson Morris, Anthony Morris; Father and Mother In Law, Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr and Caroline Marshall, In laws Pius Marshall, Donald Marshall Jr, Donna Gould, Bernice Marshall and Margaret Madeline Marshall.
The family would like to thank the Prayer Leaders in Halifax, Eskasoni and Membertou, all the Doctors and Nurses at the VG QEII in Halifax, the nursing staff and Doctor D’Intino in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and finally Dr Jeff Power for your hard work, and compassion throughout this time.
Visitation will take place starting at 4pm on Saturday December 14th at 38 Tupsi Drive. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 16th, 2019 at 11am at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, 40 Cabot st Sydney with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Burial will be in Membertou Memorial Gardens. Salite will follow at the MTCC.
In Lieu of Flowers, please consider becoming a bone marrow donor (www.blood.ca)
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I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun, of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
