TABOR, Marie Gillen Tabor

Born in Sussex New Brunswick Marie took pride in being a “Big Sister to David, Arthur, Larry, Rose, Gayle,Janet, Pamela,Kent, Dawn, Trina,Peter, and Shawn.

At a very young age Marie displayed her Culinary Skills making her “Famous Doughnuts”at a road side cafe

But caring and nurturing people was her calling so she trained to be a nurse in a Catholic Hospital.

Wanting to spread her wings Marie flew across the country to nurse at Vancouver’s Shaughnessy Veterans Hospital. When shaughnessy closed in 1992 Marie moved to St Paul’s Hospital working in the Emergency, Surgical Daycare,and Palliative Care Units.

As a nurse Marie called herself “Old School” emphasizing patience, empathy, and respect when it comes to helping people when they are most scared and vulnerable.

As a Palliative Care Nurse Marie knew in addition to the patient she comforts, the friends and family must be cared for as well.

Marie in addition to people was an animal lover. What delighted her was the innocent unconditional love of our furry friends. Marie had a soft spot for Black Cats she felt they were sorely misjudged. Marie also had an obsession with Owls if she could she would have one as a pet.

Marie is survived by her partner of 42 years Ron who loves and misses her.

Marie’s wishes is to be cremated Ron and Marie’s sister Gayle will take her to New Brunswick for a Celebration of Life date and location will be announced

Marie’s wished to everyone is just be kind to others and cheer on our Health Care Workers!