SLOAN, Marilyn Louise Sloan (nee Field) - Sept. 11 1934 – June 19 2023
Died peacefully at home aged 88, survived by her beloved husband & companion of 67 years, W. Alan Sloan, and children Glenda Sloan (Wolfgang Guier), Megan Kulkarni (late Amit), Andrea Sloan and Richard Sloan. Also survived by her dear brother Robert (Bob) Field (Carol) of King City ON., grandchildren Sheisha Kulkarni (Zac Irving), Avinash Kulkarni, Keshev Kulkarni and Eric Guier, and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Wilfrid Field and Gertrude Frances Field (Collard), and brothers Dennis and Neil Field.
From a very young age she chose pharmacy as a career, and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1956 with 2 gold medals for academic excellence, moving to the Sault in 1961. Hardworking and charitable, she served the people of Sault Ste. Marie for many years as a pharmacist, and after retirement volunteered as a literacy teacher for Program Read, at Rebound North and at the Algoma Public Health flu shot clinic. She was very active at St. Andrew's United Church. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Family and friends are invited to visit at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East, 705-759-2522) on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Phil Miller officiating. Everyone is invited to view the service online starting at 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 27, 2023 and can be viewed anytime up to 90 days, go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Marilyn's name. Memorial donations (payable by check or online) made to the United Way of Sault Ste. Marie, Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Andrew's United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Sloan family.