Marion Irene Firth Watling

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marian Irene Watling on Friday, November 18th, 2011. Marian was born on May 31, 1925 in Carleton, NS, and grew up in Campbellton, NB. She was very active member of the First United Church and the broader community, including the UCW, Meals on Wheels, UCT, Seniors Group, and the Wednesday Night Knitting Club.

Marion was a very loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her six children, Rick (Debrah) of Bathurst, Allan (Cindy) of Campbellton, Brian (Cecile), Kerry (Judy), Sandra Finner (Steve) all of Ottawa, and Patty Roy (Pierre) of Moncton, her eight grandchildren, Michael (Andrea), Sara, Katie, Joey, Allie, David, Nathan and Jordan. She is also survived by sisters Leona Toner of Saint John and Francis Gammon of Fredericton, and brothers-in-law Gib Watling (Mary) of Miramichi, Ev Wishart of Halifax and Milton Young of Burlington. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, G.C. “Kip” Watling, sister Pauline Young and brother Cliff Earley.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of ProTem Health Services in Moncton, New Brunswick for the care and support of Marian during the last 3 years.

Donations in memory of Marion can be made to First United Church, Campbellton, the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

The funeral service will be held from the First United Church Campbellton on Monday November 21st at 11am. There will be visitation at Maher's Funeral Home, 33 Lansdowne Street Campbellton, Sunday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.

Funeral arrangements are in care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Campbellton, NB.