Richard MARVIN

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MARVIN: It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Richard John Marvin on Monday, April 29th, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Richie passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place, which was his home for the last four months. Born in Brandon, MB on July 26, 1922, he was the youngest child of Walter and Annie Marvin. Richie grew up on the farm in the Forrest area and resided on the same quarter section all his life until retirement when he and Gwen moved into Village Green in Brandon, MB. He attended Powerville School, but at the age of 16, he left school to take over the farming when his father passed away. He farmed until the age of 87, running a mixed, dairy and grain farm over the years. He started off with horse drawn equipment, but was very progressive and purchased newer technology and liked to keep up with the times. Richie was married October 2nd, 1948 to Gwendoline Meadows and they raised five children. Gwen and Richie did some travelling abroad, but enjoyed spending many winters in Texas where they made some lasting friendships. Richie was an extremely kind and generous man, always a gentleman and well loved by everyone. His family, grandchildren and great grandchildren were always very important to him. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Gwen of 64 years; children Marilyn (Garry) Pawluck of Salmon Arm, BC, David (Gail) Marvin of Forrest, MB, Doug (Judy) Marvin of Justice, MB, Lynda (Larrie) Kidd of Clear Lake, MB, Twylla (Jon) Burton of Forrest, MB. He will be greatly missed by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Walter and Annie Marvin; his older sister Muriel Snowdon and brother-in-law Wilfred Snowdon. A Celebration of Richie’s Life will take place at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 635 McDiarmid Drive, on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Dan Pope and Pastor Earl Ricalton will officiate. Following the reception, interment will take place at St. George’s Cemetery, Rivers, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richie may be made to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements withMemories Chapel &Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 01, 2013