Becky Rusk (Church family member from St. Francis)

Entered September 3, 2020 from Mississauga

Many prayers for Marion's family.

Barbara Johnson (Family friend)

Entered September 3, 2020 from Mississsuga On

Misses Wallace...a lady who is very humble and quite...I have been your caregiver and friend for over fifteen years....it was my pleasure to make the jamaican dishes you liked and enjoy....you will be dearly missed
R.I.P my dear misses Wallace
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Sheila Bojanic (Friend)

Entered September 4, 2020 from Mississauga

Rest in Peace Marion.

Basil Monwe (Church member friendly with Lawton)

Entered September 4, 2020 from Mississauga

May her soul rest in peace

Phyllis and Leslie Nethersole (Friend)

Entered September 4, 2020

Rest In Peace Dear Marion

Thank you for taking part in this unconventional ceremony in these unusual times.
I am speaking on behalf of my sister Marie and myself when I say that over these last few days, there have been so many mixed emotions. I suppose what we most want to share with you is this overwhelming feeling of gratitude to our Mum.
 
Thank you Mum for taking care of me when I was very ill as a baby. Trialing different foods to find what I could tolerate and then rocking with me all night if I had a reaction. You would then give me to Grandma and go to work. And you did this for over 2 years until I got better.
 
As children, we were quite a handful, or at least I was. I know I earned the nickname “Trouble” from Grandpa...with reason. You were patient at first 
“Celia, Marie, use your intelligence !“ and when we went too far: “Oh Lord have mercy, stop misbehaving!" “Do you see these gray hairs! ¨
 
Thank you for being strict but fair.
As teenagers we remember meeting former students who would exclaim,
“Dragon Lady is your Mum!...are you ok? “
We would laugh and say, of course, knowing you were always in our corner.
However, they would go on to say they really respected you and that you would go above and beyond to help any student who needed it.
 
Mum gave the impression of being very reserved, quiet, modest, polite with a soft voice and gentle heart. But we also knew “don’t mess with Mum! “ Anyone who tried to treat her or her children unfairly would understand her nickname “baby tiger “
Thank you Mum for your defense and support when we needed it. Thank you for boosting our self esteem and encouraging us to work hard for what we wanted.
 
Thank you Mum for all the care and attention you gave to your special ed students, often with multiple handicaps, some not expected to live very long. You had the objectivity to see what would bring out the best in them and the kindness to treat them with dignity.

Thank you for your support as a grandmother.
For coming back to Montreal to help Marie take care of Antoine while she was on bed-rest before Daniel’s birth.

For serving as a general telephone helpline when we needed advice. (1-800-mum)

When my first child Adrian was a toddler, we were worried about his development. Everyone else was telling us it’s ok, Adrian is fine. Mum was one of the first to say. “something is not right” , trust your instincts. Having that support made it easier to keep looking for answers.
When Adrian and later on his brother Alex, were diagnosed with autism you continued to give your unconditional support as we tried to cope.
It was typical of you to look at a situation and be able to see what was important.
 
Thank you for the love of gardening.
For walking together around the garden naming all of the plants..
For The adventure of driving to EVERY last garden center in southern Ontario during the summer.
For the intrigue of sneaking in one more plant into our jungle at home .
“Don’t tell your Grandma “ became “Don’t tell your father “
and now I find myself also sneaking in the odd plant to my own jungle. Reassuring my husband , ”Yes Torsten, that plant was always there! “
You have passed your passion on to Marie and I and gardening has now become our main source of calm and relaxation in a crazy world.
 
Thank you for teaching us the joy of curling up with a good book. I remember Saturday afternoons cuddling up to read or nap joined by a cat or two.
 
Marie and I could add so many more stories however we would love to hear from you, her friends and family.
Please feel free to share photos and or your memories about mum in the guestbook of this website.
 
Mum we will miss you.