Marion Mary Pullen

Marion Mary (Clarke) Pullen is now resting in the arms of her late husband, John. Marion passed away peacefully July 10, 2011, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving children and with adoring whispers from afar.

Born Aug. 13, 1932, Marion was the only daughter of the late Nelson and Irene (Rideout) Clarke. She was parented by her grandfather Louis Clarke, chief of police for North Sydney.

Marion graduated at the top of her RCAF class, winning numerous awards and recommendations. Marion pursued many interests; her education, curling, Girl Guides of Canada and she was also a board member for numerous associations for the betterment of her communities. Her most fulfilling passion was raising and loving her family.

Marion will be missed everyday by her seven children, Melanie, Jo-Anne, Sheila, John, Gary, Shelley and Shane; their spouses; 15 grandchildren; her brother Artie; paternal siblings, Ruth, Patrice, Stan, Larry, Michael, Nelson (predeceased) and friends.

A Celebration of a Life and Love Service to honour Marion and John Pullen will take place in St. Andrew’s parish, Neils Harbour, August 29, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Donations in memory of Marion may be made to the Neils Harbour/ New Haven Development Association for the preservation of the Neils Harbour lighthouse.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.