Marilyn passed away peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late John L. Pym (2013). Loving mother of Pauline Pym, Dennis and Cindy Pym, and Steven and Cindy Pym. Proud grandma of Justin, Allyson, and Evan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Kenn Tuckey and Phyllis Hamilton, and Darol and Dave Spencer. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Bruce and Florence “Florrie” Tuckey, and her in-laws; Joan Tuckey, Nona and Tony Shulman, and Lois and Al Wanner.
Marilyn was a lifetime member of the Women’s Institute and a longtime member of the United Church Women, where she valued fellowship and service to her community. She cherished her family above all else and was deeply proud of each of them. Known for her generous heart, Marilyn lovingly knitted hats and blankets for premature babies, as well as lap blankets that she donated to hospitals and those in need. She enjoyed playing games, especially Scrabble with Pauline, and was a devoted partner to her husband John in both life and farming, offering unwavering love and support throughout their 54 years of marriage.
A private family funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
A recording of Marilyn’s funeral service is available for viewing by visiting https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1bXVMjCKSL/.
Donations to Children’s Health Foundation or Make-A-Wish Canada in Marilyn’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at OakCrossing Retirement Living, Dr. Joseph, Dr. Beswick, and the staff of D7 and B9 at Victoria Hospital, along with the staff at the Heart Failure Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Marilyn and her family.
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Anmarie Kraft - Hoffman
My sincere Sympathy, Steve & Cindy, Dennis & Cindy and Pauline and families. I remember when your mom would come into Tuckers in Exeter. I think sometimes bringing Maple Syrup from the farm…… Anmarie
Ivan and Brenda Hern
Pauline, Dennis and Steve and families- we were very sorry to read of Marilyn’s passing. Cherish your memories.
Anne Campbell
Hello Pauline and family.
My sincere condolences on your Mom’s passing. Your many happy memories will be a great comfort to you at this very difficult time.
Anne Campbell
Al & Nancy Quinn
Dear Pauline, Dennis and Steve. It is with great sadness that we have learned of your mom’s passing . You are in our thoughts. Your mom and dad where great people. Have lots of hockey memories. Allan and Nancy Quinn
Ken, Helen & Zachary Kadey
To the Pym families.
Our sympathy to you on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Ken, Helen and Zachary Kadey
Liz Campbell
Pauline, Dennis, Steve and families
So sorry for your loss, sending warmest condolences to you all.
Sincerely
Liz Campbell
Judith & Rick Parker
Pauline, Dennis and Steven,
We offer our sincere sympathy to you and your families. Marilyn was such a capable and willing contributor to the life of our Usborne community. Whether at church events, UCW, Women’s Institute or 4H, there are lots of great memories of her involvement and leadership. A wonderful legacy.
Bob and Joyce McDonald
The Pym family,
Our sincere condolences to the entire Pym family.
Treasure all your special memories.
Aimee Parsons
Deepest sympathy, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Gary, Aimee, Cooper & Ella Parsons
Liz Campbell
Pauline, Dennis, Steve and families
So sorry for your loss, sending warmest condolences to you all.
Donna Mosurinjohn
To Marilyn’s children and grandchildren , sending you my deepest sympathies…treasure all your memories and hold them close in your heart…your Mother had the best smile ever❤️❤️
Marj Green
Pauline and family, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady.
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Our sincere condolences to Pauline, Dennis & Steven and families.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all.
Bill and Linda Farquhar
Pauline and all the Pym family
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Your mom was a lovely lady.
With our sympathy,
Bill and Linda Farquhar and family
Frieda Zandbergen
My sincere condolences to the Pym family! Growing up, the Pym’s were neighbours, always very kind to us! May the Lord surround you with His peace.
Brent and Sharen Dawson
Dennis and Cindy, Steve and Cindy and Pauline and family, Very Sorry for your loss.
Lots of great memories and good times growing up in Usborne Township together.
Mark Heimrich
Pauline, Dennis & Cindy, Steve & Cindy and families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mom & Grandma. She was a lovely woman indeed. I first got to know Marilyn (& John) in the mid ‘80’s from the car business. I always enjoyed my chats with them over the many years. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Rest in peace Marilyn.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.
Sharon Passmore
Pauline, Dennis, Steven & families. So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I have alot of memories of her at church and UCW activities. May you keep your fond memories close to your hearts.
Joyce & Frank Maas
Pauline, Dennis, Steven & Families:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Marilyn. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Jed Haines and family
Pauline, Dennis, Steve and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of Marilyn. I think back to times around a board game in the kitchen and at the Bayfield sugar bush, She was a great lady, think of the great memories.
Joan Morgan
Thinking of all of Marilyn’s family at this sad time. Lots of memories from our time as neighbours in Usborne.
Cathy Batten
Pauline, Dennis & Cindy, Steve & Cindy and Families
My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Cherish the Memories you all shared together with such a wonderful lady.
Thinking of you all.💐
Cathy
Sharon McNeilly
Pauline
So sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. It was a pleasure to serve your parents and have a great conversation with them. You looked after your Mom well and I know that you will miss her dearly but trust that all the memories you made through the many years will give you great comfort as you journey without her. With sincere sympathy.
Larry and Sharon Lynn
To all of Marilyn’s family we send our sincere sympathy. We have many fond memories of working with Marilyn in church activities over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Borland
Pauline, Dennis, Steven and Family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Marilyn.
I remember many great times in the sugar bush with Marilyn and John.
Jeff Borland
Donnie Parsons
Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathies.
Donnie & Jodie
Mary Lou Bilcke
To the Pym Family
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a kind and lovely woman. I know you will miss her dearly
Mary Lou and Ron
Vicki Hayter
Dear Pauline, Dennis, Steve and family. My sincerest sympathies in the loss of Marilyn. She was a one-of-a- kind lady who was always thinking of others and always raved about herspecial family. She will be greatly missed and you have so many wonderful memories to remind you of her gentleness. Thinking of you all in the difficult days ahead.
Beth Cooper
My deepest sympathy to all of Marilyn’s family.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Anne & Ted Kernick
To Marilyn’s family,
So sad to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Such a lovely lady & always smiling. She was a valued member of the Thames Road community. Thinking of you all.
Bernice Thompson
To all of Marilyn’s Family;
Sincere condolences in the the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Sister. Cherish your many memories of times together.
Helen and Jim Weston
To all of the Pym family – Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Remembering her smile and her kindness.
Rick and Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful, kind lady. I always enjoyed doing UCW things with Marilyn. Keeping you all in my thoughts, you will miss her.
MaryJane Taylor
Dear Pauline, Dennis and Cindy, Steven and Cindy and your families…
My Sincere Sympathy in the passing of Marilyn..She was a lovely lady and you will all miss her very much.. Smile about all your happy memories as you grieve her loss..She is back with John and always with you…
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Dear Pauline, Dennis, Steve, and family
So sorry to hear your Mom has passed.
Thinking of you at this time.
Brad Borland
Pauline, Dennis and Cindy, Steve and Cindy and families.
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Marilyn. She was a lovely lady.
A lot of fond memories of Marilyn and John over the years.
The Borland family.
Kate Bierling
Pauline,
Deepest Sympathy
Jason Bourne
Dennis, Cindy and Justin,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Sharon and Rob Dale
Dear Pauline and family our sincere condolences to each of you. I have many fond memories of Marilyn from over the years that Pauline and I carpooled to London. Her beautiful smile and always ready for a chat. Keep your mom forever in your heart and she will always be with you.
Love 💕
Tom & Muriel Dalrymple
Pauline and family, so sorry to hear the loss of your mom. She was a sweet, caring person that are going to miss dearly. Take care. Hugs.
Dave and Brenda Palsa
Pauline, Dennis, Steve and family – our sincerest condolences on the loss of Marilyn- such a sweet lady- she now is with John and at peace-hugs
Wendy DeBoer
Pauline and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Donna West and Aaron Cohen
So sorry to hear the passing of your mother, my cousin. I have many memories of spending summers on the farm with her and John and of course the kids. These are some of my finest memories that I miss most.
Edith, Jim, Larry and family
To Pauline, Dennis and Steve and family
So sorry to see the loss of your Mom.
She was a wonderful person, always a smile and ready to talk.
Condolence to you all, Cherish her memories.
Lois McCallum
Dear Pauline and family
So very sorry to her of your Moms death. My condolences to you and your family. Hugs Lois
Evelyn Vincent
To Marilyn’s family
Sincere sympathy. Marilyn was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. May God’s peace, strength and comfort surround each of you.
Susan Moore
Pauline, Dennis and Steve and families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor
I am so sorry to learn of Marilyn’s passing! I remember her and your Dad well. She was always such a kind, loving and caring woman. There was a special gentleness about her. She adored her family and was so faithful to her church family too. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family who will miss her so much. — Sheila Macgregor
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Pauline, Dennis, Steven and families.
Our condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother.
We have many good memories of both her and John and wish that your memories bring you comfort in the future.
Marjie Westerveld
To all of the family, so sorry to hear of Marilyn s passing, I had the pleasure of doing her hair for years, such a wonderful lady, I always enjoyed our chats❤️
Melonie
Pauline, Dennis, Steven & families
Our condolences on the loss of your mom. We shared many good times at UCW. She was always positive & very kind. She will be missed by all of you, esp the grandchildren.
Barry & Melonie
Nancy Hodgert
My sympathy to all the family
Marilyn’s smile and kindness will always be remembered
Karen Parsons Rupert
Dear Pauline, Dennis, Steve and families. Sending sincere condolences to each of you. Your Mom was a kind lady and always had a big smile. Treasure the many memories you all share.
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
Sending our sympathy to your family
Mary Lou Thomson
Deepest sympathy in the loss of a precious mother & grandmother.
Mary Lou & Jack Hodgert
Aldeen Skinner
Pauline,Dennis & Steven: Sorry to hear about your Mother . My sincere sympathy to all.
Dianne Skinner
To Pauline Dennis and Steven so sorry for the loss of mom you are all in my thoughts and prayers . Hang on to the many memories.