Marilyn Ruth Barlow (nee Mutrie)

It is with sad hearts that we must announce the passing of our dear mother on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the age of 85. Marilyn is survived by her husband Bob Barlow; her three daughters Lori (Ron), Wendy (Brad), Heidi (Tom) and her beloved seven grandchildren; Derrick (Ksenia), Hillary (Chris), Hailey (Justin), Madeline, Ava, Wesley, Ellisa (Robin) and her two great grandchildren; Casey and Hadley. She is also survived by her cherished siblings; Gloria (Bill), Dee Dee (Chuck) and Alan. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Dr. Ralph and Anna Mutrie.

Marilyn and her husband Bob lived life to the fullest, always up for adventures (they lived in nine cities in North America). Marilyn quickly adapted to each new environment and embraced each community. They celebrated their 65th anniversary last May with a beautiful dance to their wedding song “Yellowbird” in their back yard in Cordova Bay, surrounded by family.

Marilyn was an incredible mother to her three daughters, raising us to be strong and confident women. We rejoice around her chocolate cake, lasagna, banana bread recipes that will be passed down generations and the fact you still had all our childhood toys at your house, your skating art and figurines. We will miss seeing the shocked faces when you do “the splits” at family parties.

Marilyn was a very loving grandmother, all her grandchildren have very fond memories of spending time at Grandma’s house where she made each and everyone of them feel very special and loved. All the grandchildren especially loved playing with grandma’s dolls, elegant tea parties with egg sandwiches and dressing up in clothes from her costume box!

Marilyn was a positive role model and inspiration to others, giving freely of her time, knowledge and energy to further the development of young skaters, coaches and volunteers in the sport of Figure Skating. In 2017, Marilyn received the penultimate recognition being named as an Honorary Life Member of Skate Canada.

Marilyn is remembered as a very joyful, caring person that was empathetic to others and always available to support anyone she felt needed a helping hand.

The family will be celebrating her life with her immediate family in North Bay, Ontario on May 11th weekend in conjunction with her being honored by the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame. https://www.nugget.ca/news/marilyn-barlow-mutrie-to-receive-peter-palangio-memorial-award

We would like to acknowledge and thank the team at Sidney Care for their incredible care and support of our mom.

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