Bronk, Marion Olive - We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Marion who passed away at the family home in North Vancouver, BC, early in the morning of November 1, 2010, approximately 3 months after her 95th birthday. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend, A.W. (Buss) Bronk, who died on June 26, 2002. Marion was also predeceased by her five sisters Florence (Percy) Bent, Lillian (Clayton) Prosser, Myra (Donald) Sutherland, Nora (Randolph) Crowell and Mildred (Alex) Paterson, all of whom lived, worked and, with the exception of Myra, died in Yarmouth. Marion was also predeceased by her three brothers Arthur, Alton and Stanley Raynard. Marion is survived by her daughter Sandra (John), grandson Darren (Dawn) and great-granddaughters Paige and Madeline all of Duncan, BC. Marion is also survived by her son Brian (Susette), grandsons Drew (Dimitri), David and granddaughter Rachel (Eric) all of Vancouver. Marion is also survived by nieces Sandra Vickery and Heather (Jim) Rideout, both of Yarmouth; Shirley (Max) Skinner of Wolfville and Audrey (Fred) Burrill of Truro. Marion is also survived by nephews John (Judi) Paterson of Kingston, Ontario and Donald Sutherland of Osoyoos, BC. Marion was born in 1915 in the village of Tusket and was the youngest and last surviving child of Job and Samantha Raynard. The Raynard family home is still standing at 189 Gavel Road in the village of Tusket, continues to be used as a family home and, until several years ago, was The Plum Tree Bed & Breakfast. Marion's early years were spent in the village of Tusket and the nearby town of Yarmouth and, as a young woman, Marion moved to New Brunswick, where she met and married her husband. Marion's husband was a member of the RCMP and, as a result, during their first 15 years of marriage, Marion and her family were posted to and lived in many small New Brunswick towns. In 1960, Marion and her family were moved by the RCMP to Vancouver, and several years later, Marion and her husband purchased the family home in the Lynn Valley area of North Vancouver. Marion dedicated her entire adult life to looking after her husband, children and later, grandchildren. Marion believed in positive thinking and for Marion, the glass was usually "half full" and rarely "half empty". After the death of her beloved husband, it became a little more difficult for Marion to be positive, however, with the help of her children and grandchildren, Marion maintained her positive attitude and continued living in the family home until her death. Marion was quietly religious, but did not push her religious belief on others. Throughout her life, Marion maintained a strong interest in politics and current affairs and her mind was sharp until the end. Marion, without being nosey or interfering, was genuinely interested in the lives of her children, grandchildren and her many friends and Marion made every effort to keep in touch with her children, grandchildren and friends. Marion's genuinely caring nature resulted in strong bonds of friendship with each of her children and grandchildren and resulted in friendships that lasted decades. Marion will be greatly missed and always remembered by her children, grandchildren and those who came to know this positive and remarkable woman.