MARIE DOROTHY SCANLAN (nee ZINKIE) It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the family announces the passing of Marie, an extraordinary mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. Predeceased by her beloved husband Colonel Paul Douglas, survived by her cherished daughter Brenda Brown (John), number one Nan to grandchildren Jeffrey Douglas (Katherine), Lisa Marie (Dan), Jeremy, Joshua (Krista), Jordan and Zachary. Loving Nanie to her great- grandchildren Victoria Marie, Brooke, Christian, Isabella and Scarlett Ferguson, Dylan and Alanna Brown. A longtime Liberal, she received many awards for her volunteer work with the party. She was on the executive of both the Federal and Provincial Liberal Parties. Executive member of Toronto Women's Liberal association and past president of Tuesday Luncheon Club. In 1983 she founded and was the first President of Willowdale Women's Liberal Club which is one of the outstanding women's clubs in the Party. She was the recipient of the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, the Empire Club, social member of 32 (Toronto) Service Battalion and life member of the Halifax Bomber Association. Marie was a patriotic Canadian and dedicated Liberal; in honour of her you may wish to wear a touch of red to the service. Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge Street, North York, on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. as well as Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 12-1 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel at 1 p.m. followed by interment at York Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.jerrettfuneralhometoronto.ca
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