Peacefully in Glengarry Hospital Friday May 21, 2010, in her 89th year, with her family at her side. Born August 5th, 1921 in Sydney, Australia she was predeceased by her parents, sister Evelyn, husband Tom and brothers and sisters in law. She is survived by her six children Clif, Tom, Gail, Rick, Ray and Pat, fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and their families.
Marcia graduated from Victoria High School. After graduating she worked at the Hudson’s Bay Co. until she met and married her husband Tom. They were married 64 years at the time Tom passed away. Marcia loved knitting and taught many friends and family her favourite past time. She was outgoing and friendly, always willing to help anyone. As well as raising her six children she also cared for foster children. There was always ‘room for one more’ in her home. Her two greatest loves were her husband and her family. The last four years of her life were spent in Glengarry Hospital where she befriended both staff and residents. She was always looking after someone in need of assistance and gave advice to those who asked for it. She loved and looked forward to visits from her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew and cared for her. A special thank you for their exceptional care for Marcia is extended to all the wonderful staff at Glengarry Hospital.
A celebration of Marcia’s life will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson at Vancouver Street on Wednesday, June 2nd, at 2:00 p.m . the Reverend John Macquarrie officiating. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com .
‘Til We All Meet Again
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Doug & Donna Stuart
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Leta Sinclair I first spoke with Tom during the time that I was working on “The Manson Falmily Tree” book. Tom’s reminicing about family and past times was so endearing.
After Tom’s passing, I contacted Marcia to give her my condolences, and we had a lovely chat. Marcia, at that time, has just moved out of her home, and it was a difficult time of transition for her. She spoke of Tom, and how she missed him.
I never met Marcia face to face, but my cousin, Dorothy, in Nanaimo kept me up to date on how Marcia was doing. The Mansons may live far apart, but our thoughts about family are always there. Marcia was certainly part of that.
Hugs to you all Leta
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Adele Blyth Dear Gail,Clif,Tom,Rick,Ray,Pat and families:
Leslie and Janis joins me in sending our love and sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Marcia was a true lady and we have fond memories of her over the years. She will be sadly missed. Your Mother and Father were special people.
Stay well and strong and memories are forever.
Sincerely,
Adele
Dear Ray and Gail and Marcia’s family
Please accept Donna and my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Over the past three or four years, we really came to enjoy our visits to her at Glengarry. In so many respects she reminded me of my own mother, in the sense that she was always so cheerful, informative, positive and concerned more about others than herself . We always got such a charge out of seeing her well-stocked refrigerator and the bakers’ dozen of various Thrifty’s goodies. Obvious manifestations of your family’s great love for a matriarch of a wonderful family.
You were blessed to have had a mother who retained her good health and faculties for the better part of 89 years. Although we know the past few months have been very difficult, most people are not fortunate enough to have someone that wonderful that long and after the passage of a little more time, the memory of her final days will fade and you can move on to the many wonderful, cherished memories that you most certainly have.
Donna and I are , like Marcia, graduates of Vic High School and have both recently attended 40th reunions. The school’s motto remains ” we never falter, we never die’. Please be assured that our memories of sweet Marcia will never falter or die. We will treasure them.
Sincerest condolences,
Doug and Donna Stuart