KING, MARILYN
Upper Cape, NB - Marilyn Ruth King lived a full and blessed life which came to a peaceful end on the morning of the 5th of February. Born on the 27th of September 1932 in Moncton NB to Alfred and Lillian (Shields) Balser, she grew up in Moncton, graduating from Moncton High School and working at the CNR.
The Church and faith were always significant parts of Marilyn's life, and she was very active in the life and ministry of Central United Church. Therefore, it seemed predestined that she would meet and fall in love with a young, handsome United Church ordinand and become a minister's wife. This indeed did happen while visiting family in the Harcourt, NB area, and the future minister was Harold Robert King. Thus, the year 1961 was a banner year for Marilyn. She married Harold R and they were settled in the Bayfield-Little Shemogue Pastoral Charge. In short order they were blessed with 2 sons – Harold James and David.
From this point on Marilyn's life continued to be full of love, faith and blessings, as she fully engaged in and supported the ministry of Harold R. She was able to share her smile and graciousness in Welsford, NB; Halifax, NS; Oromocto, NB; Westville, NS, and then back to Bayfield. In the midst of this were many, many trips around the globe: Europe (Oberammergau), the Middle East, Argentina, Thailand, and Japan (her favourite) to name just a few.
While she enjoyed her travel, Marilyn's greatest joy came from her family. She truly was happiest at the Cottage, full of grandkids, other family and friends. Although surrounded by three men initially, she was later blessed with extraordinary daughter-in-laws Holly, Martha, and Rhoda. And then there are her grandchildren – Danielle, Alexander, Erica, Joshua, Alyssa, Brianna, Hannah and Michael; and her great grandchildren - Jack and Lily, Jordan and Andrew.
As the many people who knew Marilyn will recall she was gracious and loving, accepting and open. Yet, she could also be very single-minded and determined. All these qualities served her well in her chosen life, and despite challenges later in life, she was all of these things to her end.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Jones Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome for a time of visitation from their Port Elgin Chapel, 3 West Main Street (506-538-2241) on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 2 to and 6 to 8 pm. A celebration of her life will be held at First United Church in Murray Corner, on the 10th of February 2016, 11 am, the Rev. Roland Hutchinson and William Drysdale DLM presiding.
If you desire to honour Marilyn's faithful memory, please donate to First United Church of Murray Corner.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Marilyn's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.
Mom it was a brilliant life! Enjoy the many joyful reunions in heaven, and your well earned rest. Love from Your grateful extended Family everywhere.