MARSHALL, Coralie Mary (nee RICHARDSON) - Passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick, Ontario, on February 10, 2019.
Predeceased by her husband Duncan Wright Marshall.
Loving mother of Jim Marshall (Teri) and dear step-mother of Susan Stevenson (Wayne), Wendy Shelley (Richard), Bob Marshall (Dale) and Shelley Dorman (Steve).
Dear sister of Kathleen Tier (Roy, deceased), Joyce Julian (Peter) and predeceased by her sister Elsa Richardson.
Cherished Gran of John, Andrew, Adrian, Bronwen, Meghan, Rachael, Duncan, Shawn, Elise, Keiffer, Burke, Kiera, Daelan, Gallagher and predeceased by grandsons Robert and Christopher. Loving GG (Great-Gran) of Anastasia, Shayle, Temperance, Ehmber, Kian, Ava, Piper, Jack, Quinn and Camryn.
Cherished Auntie and cousin to her special relatives in England. Born in London, England on May 23, 1928, Coralie had a full life. After the war she attended secretarial school. She later joined the Women's Royal Naval Service and was stationed in Cornwall. Coralie then did her nursing training at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and went on to do her midwife training in London.
She met Duncan on a nursing assignment in Sudbury, Ontario and they were married in England in 1964.
She moved to Montreal and had a busy life raising 5 children. Coralie and Duncan spent their time between Montreal and Amherst Island where they built their retirement home. Coralie retired to Amherst Island with Duncan in 1983.
She was actively involved in the Women's Institute and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. She joined the art group, took T'ai Chi and was active in island life. She moved to Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick, Ontario in 2016 and made many friends.
Many thanks to the staff at Cedarvale Lodge and to her dear friend and caregiver Ann Marie.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 3 to 6 p.m. at James Reid Funeral Home, Kingston. The funeral service and celebration of life will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2019 at ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Stella, Ontario, on Amherst Island, with interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
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