Marilyn Evelyn Day (née Lapointe)

April 15, 1937 – December 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Evelyn Day (née Lapointe) peacefully at St. Lawrence Lodge on December 10th, 2024, at the age of 87. Proud mother of Harold (Malana) and Rick (Bev). Step-mother to Judy (Bob), Rick, Tom (Joyce), Chris, and Anne (Mike). Cherished Nanny of Tara (Jason), Jamie (Krystina), Timmy (Jenni), Mahlina (Tom), and Sophie (Frank). “Step” Gramma to Miranda (Greg), Christianne (Kyle), Ryan, Alexis (Danny), Jessica (Jeff), Timmy (Monica), and Kayla (Burwell). Marilyn leaves behind 21 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her husband Richard (Dick) Day, her daughter Barbara, step-daughter Brenda, sisters Ila and Betty, brother Gary, and step-grandson David. She will be fondly remembered by her nephew Charlie (Debbie), sister-in-law Elsie Clark, and many other friends and family members.

Marilyn had a special love for Bingo, Elvis, Christmas, and having all of her family in one place. She will be remembered for her unwavering kindness, laughter, and generosity in the communities of Newboro and Westport. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Lawrence Lodge in Brockville for their care of Marilyn over the last seven months, especially in her last days.

There will be visitation at Lyons Funeral Home, Westport, on January 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., where a Memorial Service will take place at 3:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Newboro United Church Cemetery in the Spring.

“My First Christmas in Heaven”
I see the countless Christmas Trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars,
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular
Please wipe away that tear.
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year...

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