Peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Friday, October 18, 2019, of Exeter, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Tom Penhale (2011). Loving mother of Geary (Gar) Penhale, Kathy Penhale both of Exeter, and Norma MacLeod of Port Elgin. Grandmother of Lia. Dear sister of Cecil Glanville of Exeter. Marian will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son-in-law Ken MacLeod, brother Meryl, and sisters Elaine, Donna, and Marjorie.
Over the years, Marian babysat well over 300 kids. Some of those kids then brought their kids to be babysat as well.
Friends will be gathering at Lion’s Youth Centre, 125 John Street West, on Wednesday, October 23rd from 1 – 3 PM. Cremation with interment, Exeter Cemetery.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Terri Finch
Kathy,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Hugs.
Terri Finch
Paul & Beth Anstett
Gar, Cathy, Norma & Cecil,
So sorry for your painful loss of your Mom and sister. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family
Lynne Dobson
Gar, Kathy & Norma,
My condolences on the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you all.
Sincerely,
Lynne
Mark & Karen Tuckey
Gar, Kathy and Norma
We just learned about about your mom passing.
Our condolences.
Mark & Karen
Marilyn Dewan
Gar, Cathy & Norma
My sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful person & looked after my Dar & Steve which was not always easy she had a lot of patience. My kids thought the world of her.
Marilyn & Joe Dewan
Morley and Bonnie Obre
Gar, Norma and Kathy, so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers our with you!
Marg Prout
Sorry to hear about your Moms passing. Let the memories fill your
Mind, warm your heart and lead you and your family through.
Jim & Marilyn Skinner
Gar, Norma and Kathy,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother! Thinking of your family
Barb
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother.
Sincerely,
Vera Guenther and family
Tom P Creech
Geary, Kathy, Norma:
Sorry to read of the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of her as Geary, Steve Pfaff, John Musser and myself spent a summer “camping out” in the backyards of our various homes in our late public school years.
My thoughts are with you.
Tom Creech
George and Sue Wilson
Gar, Kathy , Norma and Lia, we send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Marion was a friendly woman. I remember visiting her with Cheryl and we had a cup of tea. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Sharon and Jim Allison
Dear Norma, Gar and Kathy,
Your mom was a great lady who loved all the kids as well as
her own. She always had good things to say and great stories of her family which she shared. She looked out for everyone and would call mother’s to let them know it was a snow day and not to drive to work. She had a kind heart and a youthful soul and was a third grandmother to our children.
She will always be remembered for her greatness.
Thinking of you and wishing you comfort in this time of great loss.
Sharon and Jim
Chris, Denise and David Ingram
Gar and family:
Sorry to hear about your Mom. We’re thinking of you and your family.
Brenda Triebner
Gar, Norma and Kathy, I am sorry to hear about your mom. My deepest sympathies extended to you all.
Dan and Linda Crerar
Gar and Kathy,
Our sincere condolences. Dan and Linda
Steve Johns
Geary , Kathy , Norma- so sorry to learn about Marion – she was such a key part of Carly and Drew’s early years , a true gem , thoughts are with you guys
Steve
Mark@Judy Cronyn
Gar, Norma and Kathy
So sorry for your loss, thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Judy and Mark Cronyn
Anne Ford
Gar , Kathy and Norma …….our hearts go out to you at this sad time! So very tough loosing a parent.
Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely Anne & Brad Ford
Darlene Stewart
Gar, Norma and Kathy,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I have many cherished memories of spending time at your home during my childhood. As one of the ‘older’ kids Marian looked after, I was her helper with the younger ones, helping make lunches and going to the grocery store for her, and she always made sure I got an extra quarter for a treat. We always got a special Christmas present from her as well. I took my own daughter to her a few times later in life. She was an extraordinary woman! May she rest in peace…
Carissa Kraft
Who has had an bigger impact than Marian Penhale!? So many lives and hearts touched, so many manners taught :) Who I am is partly due to Marian and the rest of the Penhale family. I wish I could send you all the love you made me feel over the years. xoxo
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Gar, Kathy and Norma:
Sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother.
A lot of families have benefited from her caregiving over the years, we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Cheryl Freiter
Kathy Norma and Gar. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Your mom looked after me for many years. I felt so loved when I was in the Penhale house. Still to this day Kathy I don’t know who the little bird was that told your mom all our secrets. She was a wise one that Marion. Hugs and love to you all!!!!
John & Liz Stephens
Gar Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother .May your memories help you through this difficult time . John & Liz Stephens
Judy Hayward
Dear Gar anf family.
Thinking of you at this time. My sympathy to you all as this chapter comes to a close. Sincerely, I remain your cousin, Judy (Jory) Hayward
Kelly Esquimaux
Kathy and family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, I’m thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Barbara Willard
Gar so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing! Thinking of you and your family!
Kathy Stephenson
Gar, Norma and Kathy,
I want to extend my sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was always kind and has a huge heart.
Kathy Stephenson (Sangster)
Rebecca Darling
As one of those many kids Marian that babysat, she was a very big part of my childhood! I also brought my daughter Abbie to her a few times when she was little. Thinking of you all.
The Penhale Family
Gar, Norma, Cathy
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
Kay, Doug, Sheila, Mark
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you.
Brenna and Barry Vincent
Dear Gar, Norma, Kathy and family: Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. She was a wonderful caregiver in the Exeter community and will be missed by many. Cherish the family memories and sending hugs to you! ❤️
Brenna and Barry Vincent
Dear Gar and family: our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. She was a wonderful caregiver in the Exeter community. Cherish the fond memories and sending hugs! ❤️
Rob and Michelle Reid
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Gar. ????
Scott MacPherson
Norma, Kathy and Geary, my deepest condolences
Noreen aka nipper riley smith
Gar Norma and Kathy. Where do I start. Thanks for letting me know first hand about aunt Marion passing. She was a special lady in my life and my kids. I spent a lot of time with you all and enjoyed ever bit of it. Aunt mamie was I called her and I was her little nipper. She spoiled me rotten and I’m not gonna deny I love my mamie and Tom time. My kids continued on the name of aunt mamie and when I said aunt Marion they all thought they had another aunt. I will forever hold her dear in my heart and will never forget my auntie mamie love you all tons
Doug and Phyllis Johnson
Gar, Kathy and Norma
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. There is a new bright star in the sky watching over you.
Keep your precious memories close to your heart
Doug and Phyllis Johnson
Victoria BC
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Gar and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My kids were also privileged to be babysat by Marian. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Susan Moore
Gar, Norma and Kathy: Thinking of you all and remembering time past when Marion and you three too looked after Michelle and Jon! Hold tightly to all your memories! Love and hugs, Susan Moore
Jane and John Musser
Gar. Kathy, Norma, Sad to hear about a special person in your lives is gone…..wishing you all many great memories. The pictures shows how much your mom loved ! Everyone! Our sincere sympathy. Jane and John Musser
Judy Shaw
Dear Gar, Norma & Kathy. I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She took such good care of my three kids when they were little. Marion will always be in our hearts. She was the kindest, caring and loving person. I was so fortunate to have her in our lives. She was loved by all.
Oral and Laurie Knox
Gar, Norma and Kathy So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person, always made me feel like part of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Randy Campbell Ike
Gar and family sorry for your loss!
Jesilyn Butler
What an amazing lady! I am so fortunate to have know her, l will always remember playing war on the front porch and hearing all Marian’s wonderful stories.
My sincerest condolences!
John and Marnie Hill
Gar and family
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. May she smile down on you from heaven.
Love John and Marnie Hill
Michele (Triebner)Hunt
Kathy, very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you during this hard time.
Kelly Livingstone
Dear Gar and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We are thinking of you during such a difficult and sad time.
Kelly and Jeff
JoAnne Pickering
Gar Kathy and Norma: sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She is at peace now with Tom. Sending our condolences to everyone!
Ron and Kim Watterworth
So Sorry for your loss Gar and family, the world has lost another Angel here on earth. Our deepest condolences
Glenn & Joan
Gar. So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Glenn & Joan
Liz Campbell & Ron Kennedy
Gar, Kathy and Norma
Sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Know that we are thinking of you, sending hugs your way
Fran Ritchie
Gar and family sorry for your loss, love and prayers Fran
Kari Hearn
To the entire Penhale family . I send you condolences on my family behalf of the passing of your Mother Marian. She was truly a sweet woman. Marian use to babysit my brother Blair and myself as small children . We lived across the st from the Penhale family back in the day . We will light a candle in your mother honour for her journey
Bob and Theresa Parsons
Gar, Kathy and Norma, Sorry to hear of your Moms’ passing. She also babysat our children for many years…wonderful memories! Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Karen L Brown
Gar and family,
My condolences to you on the loss of your mother. Cherish all the good memories and my prayers will be with you as you move through the days ahead.
Hugs, Karen
Marilyn Waldeck
Gar , Kathy, & Family I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and trust that the good memories you shared with her over the years will make this path a little easier to walk. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by many.
Faye Skinner
Gar and Kathy: Our sympathy to both of you in the loss of your mother. Cherish the memories!
Marion McCarter
Gar and family:
Losing a mother is not easy. Hold onto her memories. Deepest Sympathy.
Scott and Becky Simpson
Gar ,Kathy Norma,so sorry to hear the loss of your mom,i spent a lot of time there as a young lad,she will be missed!!
Steve Johns
So sad to hear this news’s , Marian looked after Carly and Drew , so many great memories thinking of you guys
Steve Johns
Tena McKay
Kathy, Norma & Gar
So sorry to hear the news. I can’t even begin to recount all the fun times at your home throughout my high school years. Every one of you made me feel welcome and loved. All I can say is thank you for the memories and my thoughts are with you.
Marjie Westerveld
Gar,,,and family,,,,so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom,,,hold your memories close through this difficult time,,
Bonnie Baynham
So many memories! I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of all of you so much at this very sad time. Sincerely, Bonnie
Evelyn Vincent
Gar,
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. May the good memories help bring you peace and comfort.
Janet Corbett
Gar, Norma and Kathy,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Many memories of her checking to see just what Kathy and I were up to when we were younger!
Sending love and sympathies to each of you. ❤️
Janet Cowan Corbett
RON AND GLENDA
Dear Gar and Family
We send our sincere condolences to you as its never easy losing a parent, Rest In Peace Marion
Carolyn and Randy Redmond
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Marion’s passing. She was like a second mom to me growing up and was loving and caring and I remember getting spoiled by her. There was nothing she couldnt cook! Amazing amazing amazing cook. We will miss Aunt Marion. GOD BLESS
Jim/ Yvonne Barnetson
Sending our sincere condolences Gar and family !
I am sure you will all have wonderful memories!
RIP Marion! ????????Jim and Yvonne Barnetson (Fisher)
Jacqui (Coughlin) and Charlie Regier
Dear Gar, Kathy & Norma ,sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mother, I think she babysat at least half of the children in Exeter at one time , we all have such fond memories of the love and care she showed so many kids , she will be missed by all who knew and loved her , you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time, with Sympathy, Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Brenda Palsa
Gar, Kathy and Norma my sincerest condolences on an icon of a lady- Marian was alway ready with a smart comment and such a genuine loving lady!
Cherish the memories that you have
Kevin,Pauline Barrett
Gar!What a wonderful lady !So sorry for your loss!
Melonie Miller
Geary, Kathy & Norma
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you in the loss of your mom … We didn’t know your mom but she had a good reputation as a children’s caregiver…
300 children over the years .. must have been her passion .. ♥️♥️♥️
Barry & Melonie Miller
Kim McKay
Kathy and Gar and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your Mother. May your wonderful memories help you through this very sad time.