Died at St. Luke’s Anglican Homes on 4 August 2009 in her 89th year, Marion, daughter of the late Rev. W.J. and Mrs. Ethel Woolfrey. Bereaved by her passing are her husband of 63 years, David G. Pitt; her daughter Ruth M. Francis and son Robert D. Pitt (Janet); brother Jack Woolfrey (Joyce), Waterloo, Ont. and sister Margaret (John) Hall, Qualicum Beach, B.C.; grandchildren: Pamela (Francis) Barron (Chris), Ottawa; David Francis, Halifax; Rosalind (Francis) Lawrence (Matthew), C.B.S., NL; Elizabeth, Emily, Jamie and David R. Pitt, St. John’s; great-grandchildren: Nicholas and Holly Barron; Braden, Abigail and Jessica Lawrence; as well numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. A school teacher for a decade, Marion was also for more than twenty years Assistant Professor of English at Memorial University. An accomplished writer and editor, besides other works, she contributed significantly in both capacities to The Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Until she fell victim to Alzheimer Disease in 2003, she was a model “avid reader” and a confirmed “cruciverbalist.” She was active for many years in the province-wide work of the United Church, serving two terms as Provincial President of the United Church Women, a role that entailed much travel and public speaking. She also served several terms as President of the University Women’s Association. Special thanks are extended to Dr. J.D. Vaughan-Jackson, her physician for many years, and to the nurses and staff at St. Luke’s for their superb service and care during the more than three years she was a resident there. Visitation at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John’s, Wednesday, 5 August 7-9 p.m., Thursday, 6 August 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Gower Street United Church on Friday, 7 August at 10 a.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada; to Gower St. United Church or a charity of one’s choice.