GRAHAM, Marion 'Marnie' - (1957 - 2016) - Passed away on February 29, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Beloved wife of Malcolm. Devoted mother to Kiara Daly-Frey (Adam) and Caelum.
Marnie will be always be cherished by her Mom, Marion Mills, and siblings Kathy Zador (George), Karen Button (Dennis Sparks), Kevin Mills (Valerie), and Kent Mills (Julie Preston).
Marnie was a favourite aunt to Tim Button (Gillian), Lesli Zador (Tom Flinn) , Claire Matthews (Geoff), Lindsay Zador (Glen Coombs), Alex Mills, Alison Mills and Cameron Mills and a Great-Aunt to Brynn and Blythe Matthews, Tristan Button and Connor Coombs.
Marnie will also be fondly remembered by Malcolm’s family in the UK, his mother, Margaret and siblings, Richard, Julie, Francis, Sandra, and Linda.
Marnie was predeceased by her Dad, Frank Mills, and Father-in-law Bill Delaney. Marnie will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Following her birth in 1957, Marnie was raised in Goderich. Her formative years were spent swimming, boating and fishing.
When her family moved to rural Huron County, Marnie became involved in 4 H and Junior Farmers.
A graduate of Goderich District Collegiate Institute, Marnie pursued post-secondary studies at Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Laurentian, and University of Windsor culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in French and English, and a Bachelor of Education with French as a Second Language.
Her love of language led her to French Immersion courses in Québec at Trois Pistoles, La Pocatière, and Rivière du Loup as well as l’université d’Ottawa and l’université de Nice in France.
Marnie’s teaching career was in Renfrew County with her last teaching years in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board at Jack Donohue Public School.
Marnie and Malcolm met in 1984 and raised Kiara and Caelum in Kanata and Carp. The welcome mat was always out for friends and family and Marnie truly was the ‘perfect’ host - friendly, kind, generous and accommodating.
During their 30 years of marriage, their favourite travels were to southwestern Ontario to holiday with Marnie’s family. The family’s Westie was always along on their road trips.
Loyal and loving, Marnie will be remembered for her twinkling eyes, spirited conversations, perceptive insights and endless curiosity.
Most recently Marnie has benefited from programs and new friendships through the Maplesoft Centre of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and Hospice Care Ottawa.
Friends may pay their respects at Kelly Funeral Home - Kanata Chapel, Kanata, Ontario after 11:00am on Saturday, March 5th.
A Memorial Service for Marnie will follow at 12:00pm, in the Chapel. Interment of the urn in Strathroy, Ontario, at a later date.
Memorial donations to Myeloma Canada, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation (Maplesoft Centre) or Hospice Care Ottawa (Ruddy Shenkman Hospice) are appreciated.
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