Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 68 with family at her side. Loving wife and best friend of Andre for 50 years. Caring mother of Holly, Marty (Janella), Lynn Long (Damien) and Deanna Hendry (Colin). Cherished grandma of Ashley, Sarah, Daniel, Kyle, Priscilla, Tristan, Jackson, Chelsea, Preston, Zenna, Imogen, Madison, Avery and Caleb. Proud great grandma of Jaxon and Archer. Predeceased by her parents John and Stella Sewell. Dear sister of Laureena Hill, Rod, late Johnny, Doug (Verna), Albert, Dave (Leeann), Shelley (Larry Jones), Wendy Dolan, and Hali Solomon (Chris). Sister-in-law of the late Pat, late Herb, Colleen, Anne, late Leo, Vern, Rita, Theresa, Joe, Ron, late Greg Jr., Ellie and Mena. Marilyn will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Friends are invited to visit at the Garden River Community Centre on Wednesday January 9, 2019 from 3 pm until time of funeral service on Thursday January 10, 2019 at 11 am. Lana Grawbarger officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522).
