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Caroline (Kalo’lin) Marshall-Hobbs

Caroline (Kalo’lin) Marshall-Hobbs

Born In: Waycobah First Nation
Born: September 15th, 1928

Passed in: Membertou
Passed on: December 24th, 2014

Heaven welcomed a beautiful angel on Christmas Eve morning. Our dear mother and matriarch of our family Kalo’lin Marshall passed away peacefully with her beloved family and friends by her side.
Born Sept. 15, 1928, in Waycobah First Nation, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Madelaine (Gould) Googoo.
She was a devoted and loving mother who is survived by her loving children, Roseanne (Joe) Sylvester, Caribon Marsh, Josephine (Chris) Laporte, Membertou, Laura (Wade), Coxheath, Donna and Virginia (Donnie), Membertou; sons, Pius (Doreen), David (Terry Lynn), Terry (Lee), John, Simon (Adrianna), Stephen (Sheila), Membertou. She is also survived by her only sister, Josephine (Joe) Peck, Wagmatcook. She has 36 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and several godchildren; best friend, Viola Christmas; daughter-in-law, Colleen.
Kalo’lin was a foster mother to many children.
Kalo’lin was predeceased by her husband, Grand Chief, Donald Marshall Sr., daughter, Donna and son-in-law, Stephen Gould, son, Donald Marshall Jr., daughter, Bernice, daughter, Margaret Madelyn in infancy, sisters, Susan Prosper, Emily Googoo and brothers, Peter, Angus and Stephen Googoo, second husband, John Hobbs, daughters-in-law, Martha (Denise) and Renee.
She was a former member of St. Anthony Daniel Church and St. Ann’s Mission Church, Membertou, where she was a choir member for many years. Kalo’lin looked forward to attending the annual St. Anne’s Mission in Chapel Island where she personally celebrated her devotion to St. Anne, our patron saint.
In her early years she worked as a home-care worker and also at St. Rita’s Hospital. She also enjoyed and found time to bowl. Her whole life was devoted to volunteer work and helping people through sickness and hard times. Kalo’lin was a true elder and a friend to everyone, young and old. She will be dearly missed by her community.
She never lost faith in god and faithfully lived her life the way God would want all of us to. Kalo’lin received many awards throughout her life, including Membertou Citizen of the Year Award, Atlantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award Caroline Marshall (basket maker). She was proud of the opportunity she had to make head dresses for several dignitaries as well as sharing her knowledge and skills of basket making with many generations.
Special thanks to the CCA in Membertou who cared for Kalo’lin for the past few years and the staff of 4B at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care and support.
Visitation will begin at her home, 53 Bradley St., Membertou on Sunday, Dec. 28 after 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, Rev Bill Burke will officiate. Interment in Membertou Memorial Gardens, Membertou. A salitè will follow at the Membertou Trade and Convention Center.
Donations in Kalo’lin’s memory may be made to St. Anne’s Mission, Membertou or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.


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