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Marian Rockwell

Marian Rockwell

Passed in: Berwick, Canada
Passed on: October 14th, 2013

ROCKWELL, Marian Gertrude, Age 92, Greenwood, Kings County. It is with a heavy heart that her daughter, Marina, announces the peaceful passing of her precious mother on Monday, October 14, 2013, in the Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in South Williamston, Marian was a daughter of the late Avery A. and Lilla M. (Haynes) Sanford. She was a devoted and loving mother to Marina; she was her biggest supporter and closest friend. Marian had an inquisitive and creative mind and loved to learn new things. She was scrapbooking long before it was in fashion; she was an avid reader and crafter; loved to play cards and darts; and as a senior, she took piano lessons and learned to paint. She was a member of the Kingston Seniors Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch No. 69, Berwick. Marian loved people and enjoyed socializing with family and friends. She had a beautiful smile, a warm laugh and a heart of gold. Surviving are her daughter, Marina “Renie” (Bob) Johnson, Aylesford; two step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; brother, Lloyd Sanford, St. Catherines, Ont.; sisters, Edith (Royce) Heffler, Sackville; Lilla White, Kingston; Doreen Healey, Eveleen (Ray) Whynott, both of Auburn; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Stafford Sanford, Aylesford. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gordon W. Rockwell; brother, Avery Sanford; sisters, Margaret and Eileen Sanford; half-brothers, Aubrey Chute in infancy, Vernon Chute. A graveside service for family and close friends took place on Saturday, October 19, in the Berwick Cemetery, Main Street, Berwick, Rev. Sarah Scott officiating. Donations in Marian’s memory may be made to Fidelis House Society, Kentville, or to the Grand View Manor, Berwick.

 

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