It is with sadness the family of Marilyn Marie Nice, age 72, of Hampton, NB, the wife of the late David Nice, announces her passing, which occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her residence. Born on October 23, 1942 in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Lu (Bettle) Ganong.
Marilyn is survived by her son Jonathan of AB; daughters Michelle (Brad) Cummings of Hampton and Natacha Skinner (David Patterson) of Saint John; grandchildren: Jillian Nice of Baxter’s Corner and her mother Candace Nice, Benjamin Cummings of Hampton, Jaisy Skinner of Saint John and Jordan Skinner of AB; son-in-law Martin Skinner; brother Harvey (Bonnie) Ganong; brothers-in-law Fred (Linda) Nice and Perry (Cathy) Nice and several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn had a zest for life and enjoyed laughing and having a good time with people. She grew up in Bloomfield and was proud to be a “country girl”’. She moved to Saint John where she went to business school and then went on to have many different secretarial positions. She eventually met and married the love of her life David and they went on to have three children who she loved with all her heart. She enjoyed being with her children and their friends. Marilyn also enjoyed her many traveling adventures with David and whe was loved instantly by all who met her. She had too many exceptional qualities to mention. Most of all she was a devoted and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and a true friend. She had a heart of gold and loved to help or cook for anyone in need. Marilyn had strong feelings and her love was just as strong. You will never be forgotten Mum. “Forever in our hearts.
She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visitation on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A private funeral service, conducted by Rev. Mark Leary will take place at a later date with interment at the Central Norton Baptist Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or to the memorial of the donor’s choice.  Personal condolences to the family and donations can be made through ReidsFH.com.