Meadowvale, NS
February 15, 1927 - January 31, 2024
It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we advise the death of our mother and friend after a short-term illness. Our mom died peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Valley Regional Hospital with family by her side.
Marie was born in West Torbrook to the late Melborne and Abby (Wessel) Parker. After marriage to her husband, Lawrence in 1949, they moved to their permanent home on Ward Road, Meadowvale. Lawrence died in 1985. She has lived on the same property ever since. Marie lived a simple life. In earlier years, she did housekeeping chores for many residents around Kingston/Meadowvale. She had a passion for berry and corn picking. In the berry field, she was well known for her competitive nature. There was always a friendly competition between mom and her sister, Ella, for the highest number of strawberry boxes picked. She was regularly known as “the last one standing” in the field.
In later years, she was well known in the area for her quilting skills. She has pieced together and quilted hundreds of quilts. Many of which are in homes across Canada and the US.
It was during the 1960s & 1970s that she convinced Russell & then Ron to be her square dance partner with Heart of Valley Twirlers in Nictaux. She was able to maintain a lifetime goal to live in her home until her death.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Lawrence; sisters, Ella Hubley and Mabel Morris; brothers, Edward, and Aubrey; foster brother, Wayne Hoffman. She is survived by her brother, Phillip Parker, Saint John, NB; daughter, Pauline (Allan) Frail, Murphy Lake; sons, Russell (Mary), Eastern Passage, Ronald (Kathy), Kingston, Allan (Gigi), Middleton; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
We would also like to recognize two of her long-time friends, Marion Rigby and Mary Milner, both of Kingston, for the friendship they have shown through the many years of her life. We are grateful for the support of Dr. Ajay, for his dedicated attention, all the medical staff at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, the VON care staff and the various staff at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Tremont Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Milne officiating.
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