Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray Tribute

It is with great sadness we share with you the news of the passing of Marion ‘Marnie’ Murray, long time resident of 35 Walmer Road – Apt 205.

Our Mother lived at 35 Walmer Road over 40 years and through the years loved living in her apartment community. With a close network of friends, events in the building and daily interaction with her community, it really had a ‘small villiage’ appeal which she truly thrived in.

Known for her canvassing efforts for food drives, apartment surveys, committees etc, our Mother loved connecting with the building tenants. She frequently was visited by her ‘grandchild’ Bailey the dog and she could be seen feeding her treats, taking her for walks in and around the neighbourhood. For a few summers she dappled in ‘farming’ and developed a plot of tomatoes, peas, and assorted vegetables on the property. She was a fair and methodical woman and we recently found a booklet with her notes outlining how many of her crop she shared with each person so that it was equally distributed. She loved giving in whatever way she could.

During her later stages in life, it was very reassuring to know that a strong circle of friends and tenants watched over her. In a large city it’s not often that a building such as 35 Walmer Road exists. Growing up at 35 Walmer, Rachel and I have a strong connection to the building, its people, and the sense of community. While we are very saddened that our Mum is no longer with us, we are so pleased that her last remaining years were spent in the apartment with all its positive people and events.

As some may have known, July 2008 our mother experienced life threathening illnesses. She was a determined woman and to the shock of doctors pulled through. We are so fortunate to have had albeit brief time with her after her illness to connect again with the building, fix up her apartment and allow our Mum to enjoy the remaining months of her life here – her home.

We’ve known our mother as a kind, thoughtful and passionate person throughout her life and we know that she would want us to celebrate her life rather than to mourn it. She was a lover of life, family, friends, community, animals and small things made her happy. She touched the lives of many and will be forever remembered for her kind spirit, strong will, beautiful blue eyes and smile.

In the spirit of her wishes donations to help others to will be posted on her Memorial Website: http://en.respectance.com/MarnieMurray

However small your memory of our mother, we welcome you to share with her family during a celebration of life on May 2ndat Morley Bedford Funeral Chapel, 159 Eglinton Ave E., Saturday May 2nd – 1:30 Visitation 2:30 Service 3:30 Reception

With deepest thanks,

Paula & Rachel