SEAMAN,(nee Ade) MARION RUTH of Victoria, B.C passed away at the age of 84 on November 6, 2012. Born in Ottawa on January 16th 1928, Marion enjoyed 59 years of marriage to Patrick Doyle Seaman with whom she lovingly raised four children.
She extended her warmth and care to the lives of many people through her lifelong nursing career. She originally trained at the Ottawa Civic Hospital graduating in 1950, and began her professional nursing at Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver. After moving to Victoria, she worked at St. Joseph’s and the Jubilee Hospitals, and as a private duty nurse. Marion obtained her Bachelor of Nursing in 1983 and became a Mental Health Nurse at Eric Martin Institute, and culminated her career as a Community Mental Health Nurse for the Ministry of Health.
Marion had great passion for life, learning and her family. She and Doyle nurtured the lives and accomplishments of their four children and five grandchildren. Marion enjoyed music, animals and world travel. She and Doyle created beautiful, welcoming family homes in Victoria, Qualicum Beach, and a family cottage at Cowichan Lake. Her warm and caring presence filled our lives and homes with love.
Marion is survived by her husband, Patrick Doyle Seaman, her dear sister Morna Brown, sons Ken (Hanna), Trevor (Miroslava), daughters Heather, and Margot Bergland (Don). She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Anton, Erika, Rowan, Olivia, and Laura.
We will all miss her deeply.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Saturday November 17th, 2012 at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria with a reception to follow.
With gratitude, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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There are some things that never, ever leave us. A mother’s love is one of them. She will be with you always. She was such a sweet, kind and loving person I will always remember her beautiful spirit.
With much love,
Chuck