Born in Rosedale, BC, Marion spent her school-age years in the Chilliwack area. After earning her teaching certificate, she taught in Kaslo, Powell River and Surrey. She married husband, Maurice, in 1952 and they settled and raised their three children in Coquitlam, BC. She resumed her teaching career in 1966 and taught in several elementary schools in the Coquitlam District until her retirement in 1988. Until recently, she was active in the Retired Teachers Association and the Kiwanis service club.
Marion will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Evan (Velma); her children, Don (Karen), Lois (Allan) and Joan (Mike); grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer (Steve), Sarah (Steve), Lisa and Brian; and great-grandchildren, Sophia and Bruce. She was sadly predeceased by husband, Maurice; siblings, Leyland (Mary), Gerald, Jean (Barry) and Audrey (Ken).
By her request, there will be no service; instead, memorial donations may be made in Marion’s name to: Chilliwack Hospice Society, 45360 Hodgins Avenue, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1P5, T: 604-795-4660, www.ChilliwackHospice.org
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