September 8, 1924 – July 30, 2008
With sadness Marion Boldt’s family announce her passing in Hospice, Victoria, B.C. She will always be lovingly remembered by her husband, Peter; children, Bob (Sue) Lucy, Cathy (Pete) Oleson, and Jan Lucy (Don Evans); step-children, Anne (Lorne DeGirolamo), Jeanne, Rob, and Don (Tere Calderon de la Barca); grandchildren, Valerie, Mitchell, Shannon, Devon, Vincent and Omar; step-grandchildren, Savannah and Peter; sister, Eleanor (Dennis) Hollingshead. Growing up in Edmonton, Marion attended the University of Alberta and continued her education at the University of Western Ontario where she received an M.Sc. in Botany. She taught at Queen’s University and worked as a researcher at the Experimental Farm in Ottawa before marrying her first husband, George Lucy. They lived in many places including Germany, enabling them to explore much of Europe before moving to Ottawa where they lived until George’s death in 1972. In 1976 Marion married George’s long-time friend, Peter Boldt, and moved to Victoria. One of the highlights of their life together was a yearlong boating trip down the Mississippi. They also had opportunities to visit many countries with a particular favourite of hers being China. Marion’s thirst for knowledge continued throughout her life. Her varied interests included nature, creative pursuits, church life and in recent years, learning to play the flute. She had the ability to make everybody feel special. Thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Grant and the wonderful staff and volunteers at Hospice.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Marion’s life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 10:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to Victoria Hospice, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8S 5J2, or to a charity of your choice.
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