Rita Marshall
September 7, 1924 – December 29, 2024
“Stepping on shore and finding it heaven.” Rita Marshall passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Bluewater Health, after 100 blessed years. Born in Maesteg, South Wales, she immigrated to Canada in 1950. Predeceased by her parents, Rachel and Evan Hopkins, and her siblings Dolena, Mary, David, and John. Rita began her career as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sarnia and later became a Correctional Officer at Sarnia City Jail. After retiring, she devoted her time to volunteering at nursing homes, playing the piano, and giving to others.
She was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and later Huron Baptist Church in Sarnia. Beloved wife of Frank Marshall (deceased 1986). Cherished mother to Rae (Dan) Borody of Sarnia and Ruth Jones of Lake Country, BC. Loving grandmother to Jennifer (Evan) Garst, Mark (Lara) Borody, Paul (Vanessa) Borody, Charissa (Ethan) Burnside, Jennica Jones, and Kayla Jones. Proud great-grandmother to Mikayla (Joshua), Seth, Ava, Colson, Mathew, Julia, Austin, Hunter, Kiara, Skyler (deceased), Kesler, and Eowyn, and great-great-grandmother to Zyra.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Care doctors and nurses, as well as the PSWs and nurses from Bayshore, for their compassionate care.
Visitation will be held at Huron Baptist Church, 1285 Michigan Ave., Sarnia, on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Huron Baptist Church or ShareWord Global Canada (formerly Gideons). A private interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery.
