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MARION RUTH MAXWELL
Born: Dec 16, 1932
Date of Passing: Nov 22, 2018
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MARION RUTH MAXWELL Passed away peacefully at her home, at the Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, November 22, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Herbert Bartlett, husband Dr. Brendan Maxwell, and cousin Lawrie Mitchell. Marion is survived by her three daughters, Ruth Reece (Clayton), Jane (Gordon Latter) and Shelagh Tavuchis (Christopher), grandchildren, Brendan (Erika), Alex, Athena, Nicholas Maxwell, Sean and Lauren, sister, brother-in-law and nephew, Shirley, Ken and Don (Katie) McKenzie, and cousin-in-law Thorlein Mitchell. Born on December 16, 1932, Marion was a lifelong Winnipegger, growing up in River Heights. She graduated from Kelvin High School and then pursued and attained a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Manitoba. Following a memorable trip to Europe after graduation, Marion went on to work as a social worker at the Society for Crippled Children and Adults. In 1961 Marion met Brendan and soon after, they started their family. Throughout her life, Marion pursued her passion for athletics. In high school she was an accomplished speed skater and later found her favourite sport, tennis. She became a regular fixture at the Tuxedo and Taylor Tennis Clubs where she played with many of her best friends. Marion also loved to play bridge and she enjoyed playing in multiple bridge groups with neighbours and dear friends. For Marion, the social aspect of these games was just as important as the games themselves. During summers Marion enjoyed golf, bike riding and countless yearly family vacations at Clear Lake. She and Brendan loved to travel and shared many fond memories of their trips. Marion cherished time with family and friends. She will always be remembered for her wit, sense of humour, and tireless social energy as much as she will be remembered as a dear friend to many. Among her more endearing and enduring qualities were her selflessness, kindness, compassion and ever-present support for family and friends during good times or challenging ones. She remained intensely proud of her family and never shied away from expressing it. Ever the optimist, Marion always saw the goodness in people and life, always choosing to find the positive in everyone and everything. A private family interment to take place at the Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marion's name may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.
Publish Date: Dec 1, 2018
MARION RUTH MAXWELL It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marion Maxwell, peacefully at her residence, on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Full obituary will follow at a later date. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Nov 24, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2018, Dec 01, 2018
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Well done, Marion! Among the many out there, I was and remain one of her biggest fans and, as such, she will hold a special place in my personal Pantheon of important personages. This wonderful lady was a no-nonsense, straight up pistol...full of life...and one who didn't suffer fools and was know to speak her mind...right up until the day she departed us. I had the distinct opportunity to see her for the last time on in August 2018. I sprung her out of The Shaftesbury... and I took her for a drive to all of her favorite places...Assiniboine Park, Chataway Blvd where she reared her three equally feisty daughters (one of whom is my best friend for the last 26 years), the United Church on Oak where her and Brendan, Jane and Gord, Ruth and Clayton and Shelagh and I all tied the knot. We also visited her girlhood home on Oak St. also...and, of course, she mentioned it has not likely been painted since! What a wonderful trip down memory lane. The day before I left, I extemporaneously visited the Shaftesbury to check up on her and say goodbye one last time. I'm so happy I did. She was eating lunch at the time and was thrilled to have a visitor...we went up and had a visit and she just kept saying how happy she was that I came by to visit. Her happiness at that moment stick in my mind...that's exactly how she would have wanted it. A note to Marion: What a great run, Marion! Well done. You left in your wake a grateful family and some even greater grandchildren so you have much to be proud of! Tell Brendan we say hi at Fiddler's Green and don't keep the staff up too late! I'll be looking for you both when I get there. Thank you for being such a wonderful sister, spouse, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend to so many. We love you dearly...and keep smiling!! Your Son-in-Law, Kringle - Posted by: Chris Tavuchis (Son In Law) on: Dec 09, 2018
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I was switchboard receptionist at SMD when Marion was there. I will always remember her kindness and warmth and your great sense of humour. Rest in peace. Sincerely Jane Dargie-Vandal - Posted by: Jane Vandal (Coworker) on: Dec 01, 2018