It is with sadness that we share Marian Donna Maguire (Rock) of Ilderton and Grand Bend, passed away at Parkwood Institute – Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in her 89th year. Marian has now joined her beloved Phil (2017) in their heavenly home.
Marian will be deeply missed by her children Colleen (John) Bice of Niagara on the Lake, and Jim (Marlene) Maguire of Ipperwash. She was loving Grandma of Josh (Erin), Rachel, Megan (Jeff), Katie (Mike) and proud Great Grandma of Eli, Chloe, Bryce, Sadie, Aiden, Brayden, Crew and Scout. She is the cherished sister of Bev (Ron) Tweddle and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Marian was predeceased by her treasured daughter in law, Gail (2007) and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
Marian was an excellent cook who loved to host friends and family for meals and share recipes. Baking was also a favourite pastime and she was sure to always have butter tarts, lemon squares and cookies to share. Marian was an avid gardener who shared her expertise as a member of Grand Bend and area Horticultural Society. She and Phil were even granted the Trillium Award. Marian always kept busy with many hobbies: quilting, knitting, crocheting, reading, puzzles, playing cards but especially loved spending time with family and her many friends. More recently, Marian struggled with mobility but remained fiercely independent and handled her health challenges with grace and determination.
We are so grateful to the many family members, neighbours, friends and staff at University Hospital, Masonville Manor and Parkwood Palliative Care Unit whose care, support and love will always be remembered.
Special thanks to Charlene who was a dedicated companion & support to her aunt.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Thursday, December 29th from 10 – 11 where the funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM. Cremation to follow with interment to take place at Medway Cemetery at a later date.
For those unable to attend in person, the family invite you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Ailsa Craig Food Bank, Ilderton United Church or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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Elvy
So SAD, so DEAR, I miss her so VERY MUCH
Goodbye my Dear Friend – Elvy
Sandra and Howard McDonald
To the Maguire family
We were so sorry to hear of Marian’s passing.She was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile and always a pleasure to chat with.
May all your wonderful memories be a comfort to you during this very sad time.
Sandra and Howard
Anita Lemmon
Dear Marion’s Family,
I was lucky enough to spend time with Marion in our exercise class and our weekly church gatherings.
My condolences to you all.
Love
Anita Lemmon
Jack & Dana Garrett
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Colleen and Jim and the whole family on the loss of your Mother. Marian was a kind and gracious lady who always made you feel good when you spoke to her. She will be missed by the whole community.
Jack & Dana Garrett
John Elston
Jim, Colleen and families
Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, grandma and great grandma. Thinking of all of you at this time.
John Elston and family
Gary & Bonnie Ideson
Jim, Colleen and all the Maguire family
Sending our sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time. Marian was a wonderful lady and she will be missed. Cherish your beautiful memories with her and hold them in your heart for the difficult times ahead.
Gary & Bonnie Ideson and
Pamela Ideson & Mike Rousseaux
Steve & Sue Rock
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Your family photos show a wonderful and busy life time , lovely memories to hold close.
Heather Bice
Dear Colleen, John, Jim and Marlene and families
Marion was such a kind and generous lady and who had such a genuine warmth and a smile on her face. I have the best childhood memories of being at the Home Hardware and enjoying a very tasty meal at the Maguires. Marion was the best cook. She was always thinking of others and she touched the hearts of many people and will be missed. I hope that all of the cherished memories you hold in your heart will bring you strength and comfort through these difficult days. I am sorry I won’t be with you today but will be thinking of each of you and sending you hugs and prayers.
Heather
Dave Marr
Jim, Marlène and family
We were saddened to hear the news of Marion’s passing. Thinking of you all. Our deepest sympathy.
Dave and Julie
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Dear Maguire family
Marian was a wonderful lady. We got to know your mom and dad when they lived in Grand Bend. Such a lovely couple. Marian always had a smile and always willing to stop and chat. Both your mom and dad loved telling us about their wonderful family. They sure were proud of each and every one of you. We missed seeing rhem when they moved back to Ilderton. Keep your memories close to your heart of this very special mom/friend.
Joan Stephens
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mother, Granddmother,Great Grandmother & Sister my prayers are with you as you grieve your Loved one.
Brent and Kathy Harvey
Colleen, Jim and Families
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Marion was always kind and had a big smile for everyone. She will be missed.
Brent & Kathy
Marie Bannon
Sincere condolences to Marian’s family and friends, she was a great friend, always fun to be with and I will miss her presence.
Pam Bice
Collen, John, Jim, Marlene and families
Marian was a very special lady . She was kind and always smiling. I have such wonderful childhood memories of Marian , Phil and the hardware store. They truly were a great team.
I am so sorry for your loss , I hope the cherished memories you have of her and all the amazing times you had together carry you through this difficult time.
Sending prayers and hugs
Pam Bice
Katherine McNaughton
My Sincere condolences in the loss of such a special lady.
She always greeted you with a loving smile.
Cherish your memories thru these difficult days.
Ray & Heidi Nickel
John & Colleen & family, We will always remember your Mom for the hospitality she so generously offered us while visiting her and your dad in Grand Bend. She did the same for Ryan who was one of a group of 4 or 5 teenagers who crashed there while enjoying a weekend away — thanks to Josh! Marian was an amazing cook who enjoyed entertaining and was always willing to share recipes! (I still have one)
More than that, she was welcoming, had the most beautiful smile (what a classy lady) and was kind! Our most sincere sympathy! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Jim Scott
Our sincerest condolences to Jim, Colleen and their families as well as Bev and Ron on the loss of a wonderful woman. Always enjoyed the times when Marian and Phil would be out in Parkhill at her mother’s, great aunt Gertie. RIP Marian
Shirley Bannerman
Dear Colleen,John, Racheal, Josh and family
We didn’t know your Mom, Colleen but it’s certain that she was loved by many and that she loved and adored her family.
Bill and I send our love and sincere condolences. May God bless and comfort your family.
Bill and Shirley Bannerman
Dear Colleen,John, Racheal, Josh and family
We didn’t know your Mom, Colleen but it’s certain that she was loved by many and that she loved and adored her family.
Bill and I send our love and sincere condolences. May God bless and comfort your family.
Ida Bice
My deepest sympathy to Colleen & John and all the family .
Brian & Linda Burnet
To Colleen, Jim and families
We are so sorry to hear you have lost your dear mother/grandmother. She was a light in the community. We didn’t see her often but whenever we chanced to meet she greeted us warmly like long lost friends. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
Erin Riggin
Dear Maguire Family,
Marian, was such a kind soul, her laughter and joy was infectious to all those around her. I will always remember having so much fun in Grand Bend with Rachel in the the summer as kids. Over the years Kate loved to share fun and silly stories about her beloved gramma! My sincerest condolences to Aunt Marion’s family.
Love Erin
Bonnie and Archie MacDonald #7
Here in Meadowcreek we will miss Marian.
Such a kind heart, a great cook and a woman who kept up with the times.
I will miss our chats on the front Patio.
She always kept me up to date on the latest news in Ilderton.
Our sincere sympathies to the family…
Linda Fox
To Marion’s Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. I had the pleasure of Marion’s company on many trips with Ilderton Tours and you could always count on her smile greeting when she got on and off the bus.
Treasure your memories and hold them close to your heart where she will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
RIP Marion and enjoy your reunion!!
Sincerely,
Linda Fox (Ilderton Tours)
Joan Robson
Thinking of you today. Keep the good memories close and she will always be with you.
Joan and Ralph
Helga Howald
To the Maguire Family
My deepest condolences, she will be missed. Marian always had a smile on her face, she was a great lady.
Beckie Robb
Jim and Colleen and families
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom, Marion.
I remember her fondly.
She will be missed.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beckie Robb
Doug & Linda Scott
Doug & Linda Scott
Our deepest sympathy to Marian’s extended family at this sad & difficult time.
Ted & Paula Kennedy
Jim & Marlene, Colleen & John and your families; so many vivid childhood memories of Marian & Phil at the store.
Marian had a such a genuine warmth about her that you felt as soon as you saw her smile.
Thinking about you all in this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Ted & Paula
Beth/ Tony Costantini
Sending condolences, lots of great memories, of a wonderful Aunt
Joanne Kelly
Marian has always been a part of my Ilderton life. The Hardware store and The Ilderton United Church. Chance meetings on the beach in Ipperwash too!
A beautiful lady inside and out. Hope she and Phil are together again. Heaven has gained another angel. Deepest condolences to all.
Patricia & John Harlton
Colleen, John, Jim, Marlene, Josh, Rachel and the extended Macguire family. We are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Joh & Colleen, this has been difficult particularly living in Niagara on the Lake. Your strong faith will be an encouragement as you recall special events and celebrate your dear Mother’s life. We send our sincere condolences to the entire Maguire clan
Joan Taylor
Colleen, Jim and families,
My sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. Cherish the memories.
Will & Heather Pierson
Jim & families
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing, Our sincere condolences to all
Bryan and Liz Graham
Bryan and Liz Graham
We were very sad to hear of your mom’s passing. She always had a welcoming smile and she loved to stop and have a chat. May all your special memories help you through this difficult time.
Joan Vogel
Marion… a lady with unrepeatable grace, love for family and always, always time for friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen, Jim and all the family. It was our privilege to have known her.
John & Mary Walls
To the Maguire family;
Thinking of you at this sad time. Marion was such a nice person who always greeted you with her warm smile. She leaves you with some special memories.
Vern and Donna Kaye.
We were lucky enough to have met Marian when we moved to Ilderton. As a neighbour, we often chatted and exchanged baked goods with her. She always had a smile and never complained even though she had painful issues to deal with daily. We will miss her. Our condolences to her large family.
Ken and Charlene Carruthers
Our deepest sympathy Jim on the loss of your mother.
Thinking of you and your family.
Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Jim & Marlene, Meg & Jeff, Katie & Mike and families,
Thinking of you as you remember the special Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma Marian was and the years of wonderful experiences and memories you have together.
Sending love and hugs your way.
~Jon, Chelsey and Taylor
Ruth Lanktree
Dear Col and John, Josh and Rachel and family,
Condolences to you all. May you hold fond memories of a lovely lady, Marion.
Lots of love,
Ruth Lanktree
Ruth and Cliff
Our sincere sympathy to all the family. She was a wonderful lady. We were happy to have both of them back to our church congregation after they left Ipperwash.
Murray & Peggy
McGuire Family
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was a great lady.
Rick and Betsy Horton
Jim, Marlene and all of the family. Deepest condolence on your loss. Those of us here in Meadowcreek Condos will always have fond memories of Marian, whether a casual hello or sitting around out front having great conversations with her. We marvelled at her stamina and determination when going on her walks. She was one of the most pleasant people and we will all miss her.
Rick and Betsy
Unit#1
Eileen Scott
Sincere condolences Jim,Colleen and all the Maguire families,Marion was a great lady and will be missed by many.
Jeanette Hodgins
My sincere sympathy to all the family. I always enjoyed a chat with Marian whenever we saw each other. Jeanette Hodgins
Don and Elvy Urbshott
Dear Marian’s Family:
When someone you
LOVE
becomes a
MEMORY
the memory becomes a
TREASURE
Never to be forgotten all our Love – Elvy & Don Urbshott
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Colleen. Jim. & Families
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful happy going lady
Cherish all the great times and memories
Marie
I was lucky enough to have met Marian at Jim & Marlene’s in Ipperwash and chatted in the phone a few times. She had a love of life & family and an admirable grace about her.
Such a lovely lady… my sincere condolences.