Peacefully, with family by her side, at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the age of 86. Dear wife of the late Donald McCurdy (2013). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Nancy and Dean Campbell of Cambridge, Barbara McCurdy of RR 1 Centralia, Sandra Oosterink of RR 1 Centralia, and the late Shawn (2015) and Kerri McCurdy of Mt. Brydges. Proud grandmother of Danielle Campbell (Dan), Cole Campbell (Kazandra); April Hakkers (Jason), William Bushby (Jordan); Kaitlyn Oosterink (Alex), Chelsea Oosterink (Tim), Shayna Oosterink (Jason); Braenna, Hadleigh and Cooper McCurdy and great-grandmother of Jack and Henry Rothwell; Wyatt Hakkers; Jasper and Graham Hill, and baby Lansink. Dear sister of Glen Lamport of Ilderton. Predeceased by sisters-in-law Betty Ann Lamport, Joanne Lyons (Kirk) and Carol (Darrell) Hansen.
Marion was fortunate for the support and friendship she received over the years from her many friends, colleagues, and amazing Soul Sisters. She cherished the many chats and always looked forward to her social calendar with her teacher friends.
Thank you to the Centralia United Church and the many drivers and volunteers at the OneCare Adult Day and Bus Ride programs for their assistance and kindness. The fabulous support and care by Dr. Hammond, Janet and Leanne of One Care, and the Staff at the South Huron Hospital will not be forgotten. Special thanks to Janet and the Alzheimer Society for the immediate donation of her fidget supplies.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Saturday, November 30th from 1– 4 PM where Marion’s funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 1 at 2 PM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Spring Interment at Roy’s Cemetery.
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Donations to the One Care South Huron Adult Day Program (Dashwood and Grand Bend) or the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
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Jean, Sara & Jeff Mason
To Marion’s Family
Our sincere condolences to all of you. What a remarkable, loving and caring Mom you were fortunate to have.
All of the students who ever passed through Exeter Public School would say “thank you “ for sharing your Mom with us.
We all have wonderful memories of this smiling and helpful lady in the office.
She will be truly missed.
Sincerely
Jean, Sara, Jeff Mason
Terri Reid
Our condolences on the passing of Marion..she was such a kind and generous person to me and all the kids, staff and volunteers at EPS..I have many great memories of her..
Terri and Michael Reid
Niall and Rosemary Straw
Condolences to all family and friends.
Marion was a wonderful person who touched the hearts of many adults and countless children.
A true lady!
Joan Mitchell
Dear Nancy, Barb, and Sandra
Well I literally feel your grief since ironically Dad passed on the same day as your Mom as you know.
You will miss her immensely too. Your mom was always so cheerful and positive. I can still hear her laugh.
Take care of yourselves as you journey through this next chapter of life.
Hugs
Joan Mitchell (Allen)
Ken and Kim Pinder
We were sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. She was such a lovely person always with a smile on her face. Our sincere sympathy to her family and friends.
Karen Leslie
Barb, Sandra and family, I am sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing. I enjoyed the time I spent with her and will fondly remember her and her love of chocolate. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret Brintnell
Our sympathy to all of Marion’s family. She truly was a wonderful person & will be missed by so many.
Marion & Jeff Armstrong & Margaret Brintnell
Mark Heimrich
Nancy, Barbara, Sandra, Kerri & all Marion ‘s family & friends;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother, Grandmother & friend. I will always remember Marion as a kind and lovely lady. I enjoyed our chats whenever visiting. Marion (& family) have been very valued customers for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich & staff at Lifetime Water Products, Exeter.
Faye and Larry Skinner
Nancy, Barb, Sandra, Kerri and families:
We were sorry to hear of Marion’s passing.
Marion had a gentle demeanour and was a lovely lady. She will be missed by her church family.
Know we are thinking of all of you at this time.
Dianne Waun
Marion was a dear friend and I will miss her very much. We retired together from EPS in June 2000.
She was a dedicated groupie to our uke groups and a founding member of the Sole Sisters Walking Group who still enjoyed birthday lunches with friends. It won’t be the same without Marion and we will treasure our memories.
Jeanie Pizzati
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out! Treasure many wonderful memories of her as our neighbour on the farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeanie (Klemke) Pizzati
Julie Grimminck
Dear McCurdy Family,
Sending my condolences to you.
What a gentle, loving lady.
May you be comforted by the many stories that will be shared over the coming days and weeks.
kathy engel
A quiet gentle and kind soul who will be missed by all . Our sympathies to to the family…Bob and Kathy Engel
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to the McCurdy and Lamport families for the loss of a lovely lady. I remember a helpful and smiling lady when I was called to teach at EPS. She was always there for everyone. May your memories comfort you.
Sandra Norris
To Marion’s family.
It is not often that someone can leave such fond memories to so many people. Marion was one of a kind. She could multi-task like the best of them…handling phone calls, the idiosyncrasies of staff, and, best of all, when it was or was not a good time to talk to the boss.
I was fortunate enough to work with Marion at both Usborne Central, and Exeter Public. We shared good and not so good times together.
We have lost one of the good ones. She will be missed.
William Arthur Gibson
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Marion as it was her and Don that let me set up my Hairdressing shop in the other half of Don;s barbershop in Hensall and I spent many years of hairdressing Hensall because of them.
Bernice Boogemans
Our sincere sympathy to the McCurdy family. We got to know Marion when she played shuffleboard for a short time and then when they both met at the Adult Day Program in Dashwood.
Carol LeBeau
My sincere sympathy, Barb, to you and your family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Carol LeBeau
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences. Marion took pride and loved her job as secretary at EPS. As parents of kids at went to EPS, she always went above and beyond to accommodate everyone and it showed. Her infectious smile and positive attitude was always there to welcome everyone into the school. Cherish the many wonderful memories.
Sandra & Larry Hern
To all of Marion’s Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear Mom and Grandma. I always enjoyed speaking with her when our paths crossed at Centralia Church.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Sorry to learn of Marion’s passing. Have fond memories of her and Chub. May your memories of her bring you comfort in the future.
Our condolences to all
Bob & Nancy Campbell
Nancy , Barbara, Sandra and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady.
I remember that one of the McCurdy girls were always part of our household as my younger sisters were part of yours for much of your youth. Cherish the memories. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Nancy(Stretton)Campbell
Jim and Verla Russell
Glen and Marion’s Family:
Our sincere sympathy on Marion’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Powe family
Our sympathy in the loss of a dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We remember Marion’s contagious smile when we met at Centralia church and in the neighbourhood. With sincere condolence from the Powe family – Elaine and Bruce Brandon, Marie and Ron Brittain, Alan Powe and family.
Mary Peterson, Rob and Jason Essery
Nancy, Barb, Sandra, Kerri and families,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. We are saddened to hear of Marion’s passing. She was a lovely lady with a smile for all and many kind words. It was always a pleasure to see her and have her assistance over the years at Centralia United Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Melody Tomasetig & Rob Smith
She was a lovely woman with a great family. We are both sadden for your loss. You have our sympathies.
Doug & Anna and the Scott family
So sorry to hear about Marion’s passing. We have fond memories of her and know she will be lovingly remembered and truly missed.
Kay Tripp
To the McCurdy Families…Sad to hear of your loss…Marion will be missed and I will miss her.. we always were so comfortable with one another..She faced her challenges with grace..may you find comfort together…sincere condolences..Kay
Tracey and Kevin
Our condolences to Kerri, Braenna, Hadleigh and Cooper and the McCurdy family. Marion was a beautifup person inside and out. May all your happy memories together give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Michael Soldan
I am sorry to learn of Marion’s passing. For my years at EPS , Marion was the go to person for anything you needed. She would confide in me and pass on information she thought I needed to know. Her desk would be piled high with work to be done , yet , she would stop what she was doing to help me even if it meant setting aside what she was doing. Marion was a wonderful secretary and a wonderful friend. Sometimes I would go into the office just to chat with her , always a warm and friendly conversation. My condolences to the family , a wonderful person , a life well lived .
Micheal Bushby
I was deeply saddened with the news of Marion’s passing. My sincere condolences to Barb, Sandra, Nancy and all the family and grandchildren.
Marion was truly a great person and was always very kind to me for which I will be forever grateful. Marion will be remembered to me as a true, hard working and sincere person who I always admired. My memories of her will be of someone who enjoyed the simple and wonderful things in life like appreciating a nice sunny day, enjoying a walk, or just sitting to watch the grandkids playing outside on a Sunday afternoon after dinner. A truly beautiful soul, may she rest in peace.
Kathy Thiel
Sincere condolences to all of Marion’s family. Marion was a pleasure to get to know at Exeter Public School. She was the first person that you saw upon entering the school. Marion multitasked well and ran the school office with such ease; always smiling and looking after the needs of others. Marion was always kind and remained calm in any situation.
After Marion’s retirement, I enjoyed seeing her again from time to time. She always had the same smile on her face and was positive as ever.
Hold your memories close. ♥️
George and Sue Wilson
Marion’s family, heartfelt condolences on your Mom’s passing. Marion was a lovely woman, with a gentle, kind demeanour. I remember her as the secretary at EPS. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melonie Miller
Our condolences to all of Marion’s family, always a kind and helpful person.. she was liked by everyone.
I know you will have many memories ..
Barry & Melonie Miller (Veal)
June Mcdowell@bell.net
So sorry Barb and family to hear of Marion’s passing! Please accept my condolences!
Bernice Thompson
To all of Marian’s Family;
Sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom and Grandma.It was my pleasure to have known Marian and to have worked with her at EPS.She often went above and beyond to help me during our working years together.Cherish your memories.
Karen House
Barb and the MCurdy family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing..
Marion was a beautiful soul who loved her family very much .
Karen House
Joyce Black
I am so sorry to see Marion has passed away and send sympathy to all her family. Marion had a beautiful smile for everyone and always pleasant. Keep the memories and fun times close to your hearts. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sandi Bergmann
Marion was my rock during our time together at Exeter Public School. No matter how chaotic, how emotional draining my job was, Marion was there to support and often solve the problem. During our retirement years we often had a giggle about our memories. Marion will always be in my thoughts as a role model of gracious living. My condolences to all.
Ray and Judy Mills
Nancy, Barb, Sandra, Kerri and families;
We are so saddened to hear of Marion’s passing. She was such a delight to know. Her smile filled any room. In the days she worked at EPS I witnessed many times where she handled the questions of 4 people at once, while running off pages for an assignment and taking information on the phone. And all with a smile. She was amazing! She helped us out often at church with her baking and her hard work, contributing where needed. We were so blessed to have known her. Thinking of you and the family and praying for you. God Bless.
Ĺois Ottewell
Deepest sympathy. I am honored to have known Marion
And have great memories of years at Usborne and Exeter schools.
Sincerely, Lois Ottewell, Goderich
Ben and Barb Dietrich
To the McCurdy family,
Our hearts are heavy with the passing of your mom/grandma/great grandma. She was such a special lady. So kind and gentle, just a true gem. We spent many great times together over the years, not only at Exeter Public school, but social gatherings since then. I am so thankful for these times together! They will be treasured. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Patti Spence
I’m very sorry to learn of Marion’s passing. She was a delight to have in a busy school office. Always smiling and cheerful. May all your happy memories of a beautiful soul bring comfort to you.
Sue/Paul Collins
Dear Nancy, Barb, Sandra and Family ,
Our Deepest Sympathies to the entire McCurdy Clan upon the loss of your Mom.
Aunt Marion was such a wonderful and lovely lady. Always welcoming and caring. Her kind ways , patience, and humour always made you feel comforted.
May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Hugs,
Sue, Paul, Daniel and Sarah
Susan Moore
To Marion’s Family:
I just saw your Mom when I was singing at the OneCare Day Program in Dashwood this Fall! It was so good to see her again and have a little chat with her! Thinking of you all! ❤️
Robertha Smith
My sympathy on the loss of Marion. She will be remembered. Bobbie Smith
Cathy Westwood
Marion and I worked together at Exeter P.S.. With an enrolment of over 500 students at that time, it was a busy office and Marion ran it like clockwork and always with a smile. I am grateful that I had a good visit with her this summer during our Lunch Bunch get together. She will be missed.
My sincere condolences to all of you.
Betty Beer
Nancy, Barb, Sandra and the McCurdy family,
So sorry to hear of your mom‘s passing. She was truly an amazing woman, and an important part of my life for many years. May your happy memories of a life well lived hold you at your time of grief.
Betty
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of a wonderful woman.
Wendy Case
Sincere condolences to Marion’s family as you deal with your loss. I worked with Marion at EPS many years ago, she was indeed a wonderful human. May happy memories comfort you at this sad time. Sincerely, Wendy Case
Barb Beaudette
Dear Barb,
My sincerest condolences to you and your extended family for your loss.
May your warmest memories of your Mom bring all of your hearts comfort
at this difficult time. May you feel her love and kindness within you always.
Brent Caslick
To the McCurdy family
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing and send my condolences. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend her visitation or funeral, but am thinking if you.
She has left many memories for you to look back on.
Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham
Nancy, Barbara, Sandra, Kerri and families.
We were so sorry to hear about Marion’s passing. We have so many great memories with your family and ours. She will be missed, but memories last forever. Our condolences to you all.
Don and Ruth Ann
Sheila smith
I am so sorry to hear about Marion’s passing, she was a very kind and loving person to know. Condolences to all the family.
Sharon Kyle
I had the pleasure to work with Marion at Exeter Public School when Marion was the secretary in the office. It was always nice to see Marion and always with a smile. She kept a little glass jar of peppermints on her desk and often offered one when someone walked by.
I extend my sincere sympathy to her family. Cherish your memories!
Sharon Kyle
Sylvester & Geraldine Grimminck
Barb and all the Mccurdy family. We are sending our sincere condolences to you. Marian was such a nice friendly lady. Rest in peace.
Carol
I can’t believe this. Your mom and my dad passed on the same day! I bet your dad and my mom planned this and they are playing cards in Heaven already.
I understand your grief.
My sympathy
Carol (Allen)
Hugs.
Joan Caldwell
We were so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. She was such a wonderful neighbour and friend to us growing up. Our sincere sympathy to all of the McCurdy family
Joan (Klemke) and Stephen Caldwell
Liz leslie
Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family
I’m so so sorry for the loss of your mom♥️
Elyse Pike
so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. the oldest of the cousins. a beautiful woman with a generous heart . may you cling to memories of her life