Marion Marguerite Holden
Born In: Canada
Passed in: London, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: April 23rd, 2012
HOLDEN, Marion Marguerite Holden
(December 24, 1920 - April 23, 2012). Peacefully in Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, April 23, 2012, in her 92nd year, Marion was the eldest child of Clifford Watson and Florence Freda (Williams) McCaul. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick Marion lived in and around the Jordan Falls area, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia for a number of years before moving to Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Earl G. Holden. Loving mother of Joan, Robert (Marie) of Dorchester, Sharon Bond (Ernest) of Ottawa and David (Lois) of London. Cherished grandmother of Stephen (Wendy) of Toronto, Scott (Constance) of Atlanta, GA, Laura Bond (Robert Lyons) of Embrun and Pauline Leblanc (Brian) of Stittsville, ON. Great-grandmother of Aidan, Daniel, Michael, Hanne, Avery and Jessie. Dear sister of Clifford (Dorothy) of Halifax, Jean Nickerson (Clinton) of Meaghers Grant, Nova Scotia, and Carole Smailes (John) of London. Predeceased by brothers Hubert (Iris), Sinclair (Nancy) and sister Hazel Nickerson (Roger). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the caring staff of Elmwood Place, and the Emergency and Critical Care staff of Victoria Hospital. Friends were received by the family on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, London. A private family service and interment was held on Friday, April 27, 2012. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army.