Born May 17, 1932, died peacefully at home on November 16, 2009. Predeceased by his father Jacob (1964), wife Margaret (nee McMunagle) 2002 and his mother, Hazel, October 17, 2009.
He is survived by his daughters, Anne (Jason) Jones, Sara (Hazen) Bezanson and son David (Jo-lee Bertrand), grandchildren Payne & Finlay Jones, Margaret -Anne Bezanson, Owen & Evangeline Bisal ; his sister in law Anne McMunagle , nephew John ( Anne Clarke) McMunagle: step uncle Grant ( Judie) Ireland; his step brothers and sisters, Lawrence (Linda) Sapieha, Elaine ( Jerry) Stadnyk, Ken (Donna) Sapieha and Ron (Vonnie ) Sapieha, as well as various cousins and extended family in Saskatchewan.
Marvin was born near Rush Lake, Sask. His parents were forced to leave the family farm during the Depression and so he spent most of his youth in Saskatoon. He joined the Naval Reserve (UNDT) in 1951 while at the University of Saskatchewan. Upon graduating from Law School he articled in Vancouver and was called to the Bar in 1957. Instead of going into private practice he decided to go to sea. His early career was spent aboard various ships including the HMCS Cedarwood, HMCS Sioux and HMCS Terra Nova. During this time he met Margaret in Victoria and they would later marry in Halifax in 1962. He joined the Judge Advocate Generals Branch and during his career was posted to various bases in Canada, France, Germany and East Africa. He retired as a Commander from the Navy in Victoria, in 1982. After retirement , he joined the Veterans Affair’s Department as a Pension’s Advocate. He enjoyed this job immensely, particularly helping Veterans and their families.
Special thanks to Dr. Maskey and to Flaminio Blanco for their support, care and understanding during this difficult time.
A Memorial Service will be held at McCall Bros, Johnson and Vancouver on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.
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I am a vet who benefited from the work that Marv did on my behalf. I will always be grateful for what he did for me.
Roy Suffidy
Sara, Anne, David and family. We wanted to let you know that we share your sorrow. May happy memories replace the sadness in your heart. You’re in our thoughts. Take care!
I want to send you my deepest thoughts and prayers on the loss of your father. I lost my father last year and your father was significant in my fathers life. He helped my father gain his proper pension from the Canadian Navy. My father was a WW2 vet and proud and had never pursued getting what he should until your father enters his life and helped him get what he so deserved. So it is with a humble heart I send out a Blessing to you and your family from my family at this time. May you embrace the past with memories and the future with deep lasting love. We
will never forget your fathers kindness to my father.
God Bless you
Maryann Bandoian, Annie Scott ( my step mother) and AJ ( my fathers beloved dog)
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family are in my thoughts.
Dear Anne, Sarah, and David: I was so sorry to read the obituary of your father. I remember both of your parents with the fondest of memories. I had many good laughs with both of them.
I wish you wonderful memories of your parents to comfort each of you at this time. I know they will be with you always. Valerie D.
Sara and Family, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Your father was a great man and was willing to help anyone in need.
He helped me out several times while working as an Advocate with Veterans Affairs.
He will be missed.
Al Badiuk CPO2 RETIRED
My sincere condolenses. As a court reporter with JAG many many years ago I spent many enjoyable hours travelling with “Marvelous Marv”. A good man whom I have many fond memories of. May her rest in peace.
Anne, Sara and David,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families on your loss.
My depest sympathies. Marv was my legal beagle and a fine one.
Please accept my sympathies during this difficult time.