Marilyn A. Stretch, 66, of Riverview, NB and formerly of Charlottetown and Long Creek, PEI, with her loving family at her side, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 4, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Born in Charlottetown, she was the daughter of the late Keith “Chebbie” and Betty Acorn (Duffy). Marilyn moved to Riverview in 1984 to open Kwik-Kopy Printing in Moncton with her husband, Merrill, which they operated for 29 years before retiring in 2013; they also operated M&M Meat Shops in Dieppe for a period of ten years. Marilyn was a past member of the Moncton Golf & Country Club and the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed travelling with her husband, spending time at the family cottage in Borden-Carleton, PEI, golfing, gardening and precious time with her family, especially her grandson, Nolan. Marilyn will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 44 years, Merrill N. Stretch; precious sons, Adam and Andrew (Marion), both of Toronto, ON; cherished grandson, Nolan; siblings, Alan Acorn (Glenys) of Brights Grove, ON, Olivia “Libby” Grant, of St. Catherines, PEI, Janice MacKinnon (Birt) of Stratford, PEI; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks to Dr. K. Doucet and Dr. M. Salem and Staff of the Oncology Unit at The Moncton Hospital as well as to Extra Mural Nurses and to friends and neighbors for the love and care shown to Marilyn and her family during her illness. In honoring Marilyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Service to celebrate and honor Marilyn’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the professional care of Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (506-858-1995). In Marilyn’s memory, donations to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com

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