Q&A
Q. What was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's first job? Did he/she like it?
Q. What did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray dream of doing with his/her life?
Q. If Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray?
Q. Who was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's childhood best friend?
Q. What Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's favorite book or TV show?
A. She had many favourite books and shows - she liked 'Look Homeward, Angel' by Thomas Wolfe, and loved lots of poetry. She had many favourite shows over the years, and in particular loved British murder mysteries/crime drama shows - Inspector Morse, McCallum, Rebus, A Touch of Frost, Prime Suspect, Cracker and loads of others.
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 28, 2009)
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray compete with any groups or sports teams?
A. Mum wasn't very athletic - she was definitely more of an arts and letters type of person. She did enjoy watch baseball games, back when the Jays won the World Series twice in the 80s. I think George Bell was her favourite player - can't remember.
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 28, 2009)
Q. What did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray want to be when he/she grew up?
Q. What scared Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray as a child?
A. Dogs :) Mum was bitten by a dog when she was a child (not badly, but enough to scar her - until Paula got Bailey, and then she became a Dog Person officially).
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 27, 2009)
Q. How did people see Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray?
Q. What was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's favorite subject? Least favorite?
A. Favourite: Liberal Arts - History, ENglish etc.... Least: Math, math, gym, gym
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
Q. Describe Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's high school experience?
Q. What was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's social group like?
Q. Who was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's favorite teacher?
Q. What did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray do after high school – college, start his/her career?
Q. How did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray change through his/her school years?
Q. Where did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray go to school?
A. Stanley Jones - Calgary Harbord Collegiate Institute - Toronto Women's College Hospital - Toronto
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
Q. What was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's family life like?
A. Albeit a small family we are close with many traditions, great memories which Marnie and her mother orchestrated over the years. They were the family glue!
Paula Needham (Apr 25, 2009)
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray have siblings? Were they close?
A. Marion had 2 brothers - John in Toronto, and Mark in P.E.I.
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 23, 2009)
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray have a favorite or memorable family story?
A. There are *many* memorable family stories - we're hoping to recount a lot of them at her memorial, and also online here.
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 28, 2009)
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
A. She was a very positive person. Lots of energy and many outlooks on life. Famous quotes she often would say. There were many more... 'He who hesitates is lost' ... 'A bird in the hand is worth to in the bush' .... and the classic ... 'Let's get the show on the road!!'
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
Q. What were Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's religious or spiritual beliefs?
Q. Was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray athletic? Attend sports games?
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
A. Mum enjoyed the arts and had a passion for classical music and opera. It was always playing music as she puttered around the house, read her newpapers, did crosswords, etc. If you phoned, you always got..."Hang on, let me turn the radio down" Towards the end, I made some music compilations of classical for her to listen to when she wasn't doing very well in the hospital. It soothed and comforted her a great deal. She did enjoy art and had many lovely pieces throughout her home. Loving the classics like Renoir, Monet etc. In the last several years, Paula & Mum would frequent Toronto arts festivities, galleries, photography showings etc.
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
Q. Was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
A. She didn't collect anything per se, but could be called quirky at times!! She loved her various birds and her honorary grandchild - my dog (Paula) - 'Bailey'. She'd sing these silly songs for Bailey. She really loved that pooch. Fortunately she saw her the Saturday prior to her passing and a huge smile burst out!
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
Q. Describe the perfect day for Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray?
Q. Was Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray a romantic?
A. Yes, she had a romantic heart. While she didn't date while we were young, she did admit that she was a flirt. She mentioned to us that at one point in her life she was hoping to have various dates say 'I love you' in their home language. We know that she was very beautiful and it's not hard to see how she racked up a whole long list of I love yous in various languages.
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
Q. What were some of Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's favorite foods?
A. Lots of different foods. Homestyle 'Mum-esque' cooking. Potatoes of any sort, rice pudding, sweets, homestyle meals, occassional donut (Maple or French Crullers), Passion Flakies, Tea, Fried egg sandwiches... Liver and Onions (ick), Lamb of any sort. Stews. Much much more. She was dubbed 'Mother Mucker' for her ability to mush all her food together regardless of what it was. Her own personal stew. She enjoyed simple and good wholesome food. She made incredible meals and made it all look so easy!
Rachel M. Murray (Apr 24, 2009)
A. Butter tarts, her Hennekin beer, creme brulee, Nana;s homemade potato salad.
Paula Needham (Apr 25, 2009)
Q. What were Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray's favorite travel destinations?
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
Q. Where did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray dream of traveling?
Q. Did Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray feel at home in another country?
Q. In what other country could you imagine Marion Ann 'Marnie' Murray living?
A. Marion loved it here in Canada. I just can't imagine her living elsewhere, but if I have to guess I'll say that she would have loved to travel, and hope that she would have loved to live in Sri Lanka.
Noel Goonesekera (Apr 25, 2009)
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