Ford, Marion
August 30, 1941 ~ November 19, 2024
FORD, Marion Irene – With tears and love, the family of Marion Ford would like to share her passing on November 19, 2024 at the age of 83, in Sarnia, Ontario. She and her husband, John Ford, formerly of Brigden, Ontario, celebrated 62 years of marriage on November 16. When asked about the secret to a long and happy marriage, she just smiled. It was meant to be their secret. Mom and dad made their first home in Brigden where they ran a trucking business and raised four children, Carol (Jeff Tanner), Bonnie (Joe Dawson), Vicki (Chris Cran) and John (Shannon). While raising four kids, mom’s talents for sewing and quilting flourished, with matching outfits for the girls, and a handmade quilt on every bed. Mom’s creativity with fabric continued when she and dad retired to the cottage in the Kawartha’s in 2005. There, they welcomed friends, family and all their pets. The cottage was a special place to make memories with their grandchildren, Alex (Kristen) Dawson, Andrew (Marissa) Dawson, Heather (Jake) Bourrie, Matthew and Claire Tanner, Ford, Georgia, Grace and Gillian Cran, Jarvis and Jasper Ford. They were blessed to welcome two great granddaughters, Ellie and Gemma Dawson, with Baby Bourrie on the way. Marion is predeceased by her daughter, Mary Kathleen (1974), parents Stan and Alma Sheffer, sisters Shirley Cooper and Evelyn Japp, and brother-in-law Roy Cooper. She is survived by her brothers-in-law Rae Japp and Bob (Donna) Ford, and her much loved nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Rosewood Retirement Residence and the third-floor nursing staff at Bluewater Health.
VISITATION
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Brigden on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 am from the funeral home with interment to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.
DONATIONS
Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (www.kidney.ca) or a charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
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To John & Family:, This saddened us so very much! So many memories of enjoying your Mom and all of your family! Please except our deepest sympathies at this incredibly difficult time. May God Bless you and bring you peace and much love from family and friends! She was a great lady! Rest In Peace Marion!
Steve and Elizabeth offer their deepest condolences. Marion was a bright light and we will miss her. Peace.
John and family
thinking of you and sending condolences to all.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on Marion’s passing. She was a very special lady.
John and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time . Cherish all your memories!!!
John & Family: So very sorry to read of Marions passing, she was a great “lady” and a great family supporter. R.I.P. Marion.
Carole, Bonnie, Vicki, John and families: deepest condolences on your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss.
John and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. John and Gayle Bugler
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the days ahead. May your memories last your entire lifetime and wrap you in hugs as warm as her quilts.
Thinking of you all. She was a great person. Knew her all my life.God bless.
My sincere sympathies to the families,,as a Brigden native it is my blessings to you all🙏
Our sincere condolences to Vicki and all of the family. Hold those precious memories close during this difficult time. Rod & Catherine
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Ford Trucking was a staple to the Brigden community with their company logo seen every day on my way to highschool. Wonderful memories of Marion coaching baseball growing up. Was always amazed of how she did it all. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts as you grieve the loss of your mother.