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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Dear Ford Family, my sincere condolences to you all. Marion was such a kind and considerate lady, which is evident of how she raised such wonderful children. Loved seeing her drive around in her Mustang and enjoying being part of community. I know she will be sadly missed by many.
Marion, was a very lovely , kind and sweet person. Always said hello when she saw you. My sympathy to you all.
I can’t express how sad I am at the loss of such a great friend or how lucky I am to have known her. My heart goes out to her family.
Our heartfelt condolences to Uncle John, Carol, Bonnie, Vicki, John and their families.
We hope that your many happy memories of Aunt Marion will offer some peace as the days pass, may she live forever in your hearts.
Rest in peace Aunt Marion, Jim and Mary lou
Uncle John, Carol, Bonnie, Vicki, John and families;
We are very saddened to hear of Aunt Marion’s passing. May the happy memories bring some peace as you recall the many wonderful years you had together. Rest in peace Aunt Marion
John and Beth Nesbitt
John, Carol, Bonnie, Vicki, John, and families,
I was so very sad to have learned of Marion’s passing. I have many fond memories of all of the times that our families spent together and all of the time that I spent at the house in having Bonnie as a childhood friend and as we navigated our teen years….sleep overs, pool parties, and more. Marion always seemed to be full of laughter and she was so welcoming.
My deepest condolences to you all. There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. May your fond memories help to bring you some sort of comfort.
Sincerely,
Cheri and Kevin Helps
Sorry for your loss Bonnie condolences to you and your family
John, Carol, Bonnie, Vicky, John jr., and families. I don’t really know how to express my sorrow on the passing of Marion. She was such a stable influence in my life in my early employment years with the trucking company. I can remember times when I was ready to set out on a CO-OP run, she would look after me like an old mother hen. Beth and I spent many an evening enjoying both her and John’s laughter and wisdom. Rest in peace Marion. Paul and Beth Aicken
Our condolences go out to John and all the family on the death of Marion. Such loving and caring person. Very talented. All the family will greatly miss her. She was a great asset to the community. Prayers
Gor and Barb Leaper
John & family
I have known Marion all my life
Used to go to farm & was friend with Shirley & Marion & Evelyn We used to do all kinds of things together when younger
Sincere sympathy to John, Carol, Bonnie, Vicki & John & all your families on the passing of Marion. Marion was a special & hard working women, ( remember the pig shipping days,John), Marion was a talented quilter, the great quilt she made for their antique car. Hold the memories close & talk of them often. Hugs from Marie Sheppard
John and Family.
Condolences to your families . Cherish the memories of MARION . She was a special lady. We have fond memories of her telling us about the quilt she made to cover their antique car. It was very unique
John and Jeanne Pretty
Bonnie and families, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this tough time❤️
John and family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathies in the loss of Marion
She was my neighbor when I was young before her Mom and Dad moved to the farm on Brigden sideroad. i always held a special place in my heart for the 3 Sheffer girls.
Big hugs to you all at this very difficult season.
John. Bonnie Carol Vicki and John
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May love and beautiful memories
surround you all as you go through this difficult loss. Marion’s love will always be with you ❤️🌹
My condolences to Marian’s family She was a great lady .Hugs to you all
Bonnie,Joe & family as well as the entire Ford Family, Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
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.