Marion passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 after a short but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 7, 1934. She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Don; sons, Andrew (Abigail) and Bruce (Carol); adoring granddaughters, Grace and Eve; brother, Frank Cowan in Holland; sister, Mae Stewart in Edinburgh and lifelong friend Shiela Dunlop. She will also be deeply missed by a special group of friends who made Marion their “Scottish Queen”.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, September 17th at McCall Bros. Funeral Home, Johnson & Vancouver Streets. At Marion’s request, a private family service will take place Friday morning followed by cremation. A Celebration of Marion’s Life will take place at a later date.
Marion’s family want to express their deep gratitude to Dr. David Meir, the staff and volunteers at Victoria Hospice and the Home Care Nursing Staff at Esquimalt/West Shore for their kind, compassionate care of Marion during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Research or Victoria Hospice Society would be appreciated.
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Mary & Hugh MacDougall
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Eleanor Art Dear Don,
What a shock to learn of Marion’s passing. Don, to you and family my condolences.
Marion and I shared many fun times together as well as bridge!
All the best,
Eleanor
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Diane MacEachern Dear Don
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. Our hearts go out to you,
Andrew , Bruce and the family. With deepest sympathy.
Love,
Diane and Ken
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Eleanor Grant Dear Don:
There are no words to express my sorrow at your loss. But my thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories are a wonderful comfort and you will have loads of memories after all those years together.
Lots of love to you, your Boys and their families.
Eleanor
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Pat Thomas Dear Don and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your great loss.
I only knew Marion as a Bridge partner but enjoyed her wicked sense of humour and her mischievous personality ( She was also a very shrewd player.}. We shall miss her so much at the Oak Bay Bowling Club Duplicate Bridge sessions.
I hope that time will gradually heal your pain and that you’re left with wonderful memories of this beautiful woman. Maybe next year Don you will join us on the bowling green;
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Herb & Phyllis Girard Dear Don,
We will remember Marion as a most lively friend with a gentle sense of humour. Our sympathies are with you and your family.
Herb & Phyllis Girard
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Joyce Maccallum Dear Don & family,
So sorry about Marion”s untimely death. Loved being with her when you lived in Ont. & especially on our Greek Trip. Her love for everybody & her fun will never be forgotten. Will be thinking & praying for you.
Love Joyce
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Kenneth and Rose Mackenzie Dear Don
Kenneth and I were so sorry to hear the sad news about Marion.
God Bless.
Rose and Kenneth Mackenzie
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Jennifer and Curtis Tye Mr. MacEachern, Bruce (Carol) and Andy:
Our whole family is so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. MacEachern. We all thought the world of her and she will be sadly missed. Her kindness, sense of humour, and loving spirit was always a warm blanket for us.
With love,
Jen and Curtis
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Peggy Smith Dear Don and family: Very sad to hear the news of Marion’s passing. I enjoyed very special times with her since my parents moved to Victoria a few years ago. I am grateful, as well, to have shared a special outting in July to Buchard Gardens with Marion and friends.
I have made a contribution in her name to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Love, Peggy Smith
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Eddy & Jacqueline Folkers Dear Don & family,
We are very sad to hear of Marion’s passing. We remember Marion as very kind and gental woman.
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family,
Eddy & Jacqueline Folkers
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Folkers Dear Don & family,
We were shocked to hear of the passing of Marion. We sympathise with you and your familiy on your bereavement.
We wish you all the strength you need in these difficult times.
With our deepest sympathy,Lennard, Sheilagh, Eduard & Elly-may
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Kathryn and Ron Adams Dear Don; Deeply sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. Please accept our sympathy to you and the family. And please tell Shiela we’re thinking of her too.
Hope to see you at Knox sometime soon.
Ron & Kathryn
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Marjorie McKay Dear Don
How we’ll miss our beautiful smiling lassie. Her spirit, her courage, and her sense of fun brightened our lives. Our thoughts are very much with you and your family.
With our love and deepest sympathy.
Marjorie & Dallas McKay
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Kay alexander Sincere sympathy in the loss of such a “Ray of Sunshine”I am sorry I only got to know Marion in the last 2 years,and enjoyed being a bridge partner as well as a competitor! She will be sorely missed on a Thursday this winter.She had an amazing sense of humour, and a great laugh.You are in our thoughts.Kay.
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Amy McLuskie Dear Don,
James and I were very saddened to learn of Marion’s passing. We are thinking of you and please pass on our condolences to all your family. I will always remember the lovely day Niamh, Connor and I had with you when we visited Canada last year with my mum and Stewart.
God Bless,
Amy, James, Niamh and Connor
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Corey and Wendy MacEachern Dear Uncle Don, Bruce and Andy,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Marion. Please know that our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. If there is ever anything we can do, please let us know. You are in our hearts and in our prayers..
Lots of Love, Corey, Wendy and Robbie xxx
Dear Don and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Marion’s passing. It has been a few years since we crossed paths but the good memories remain.
Mary & Hugh