Marie Griffiths
Born In: New Waterford
Passed in: Howie Center
Passed on: April 20th, 2014
It is with great sadness the family of Marie Griffiths announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Seaview Manor, with her family by her side.
Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Murdock and Theresa (MacEachern) Fraser.
She was a former member of St. Alphonsus parish, Low Point and more recently Our Lady of Fatima parish, Sydney River and a longtime member of the C.W.L. Marie was an avid card and bingo player throughout most of her life. A homemaker for most of her early years, she then worked as a dietician at the Spring Garden Villa. Most of all Marie enjoyed the company of her family and friends.
Marie is survived by daughters, Rodena (Bernie) Fraser; Karen (John) Crane, both of Howie Center; Doreen (Bill) Laarakkers, Barrie, Ont.; Valerie (Angelo) Basicnano, Vernon, B.C.; sons, Peter, Joe (Barb), both of Orillia, Ont., Alphonse (Marichu), Kimberley, B.C.; sister, Mrs. Bonita ‘Bunny’ Marcella, Scarborough, Ont.; stepchildren, Linda (Adam) Buck, Ronnie, Jenny (Greg) MacIsaac, Alana (John) Forst, Allen (Judy), Gail (Denzel) Laporte and their children; brother, Archie (Caddie), New Waterford; 11 grandchildren, Blaine, Kathleen, Glen, Jordan, Jennifer, Stephanie, Lee, Lisa, Laura, Shawna, John; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, Liam.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Joe Joseph and second husband, Palmer Griffiths; by 15 brothers and sisters and daughter-in-law, Lillian.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Griffiths will take place on Friday, April 25 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Rev. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Interment in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.