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Marie Whittles Obituary

Published by Nanaimo Daily News from Mar. 24 to Mar. 26, 2015.

WHITTLES, Marie 1937 – 2015 Peacefully while holding her husband's hand, Mrs. Marie Whittles passed away on March 20, 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by husband Arthur Brice Leroy; her children: Arthur Brice (Alison), Marjorie Marie "Marge" Whittles and John Alexander Charles "Jack"; and her grandchildren: Chad Michael Foulds, Craig John Foulds, Kyle Jack Whittles and Xander Kenneth Whittles. She will also be remembered by her sister Irene (Bill) Best and by her nephews: John and Earl Best. Marie's family will always remember her for her kindness and generosity. The love she had for them will never be forgotten. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo, BC. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Sands ~ Nanaimo

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April 9, 2015

Andre Letain

Such a wonderful and caring person. Marie! You will certainly sing with the angels in your new life!

March 27, 2015

We are sad to hear of Marie's passing and extend our deep sympathy to Brice and the family. We are sorry we could not attend the service as we are presently at our winter home in Arizona.

We remember Marie's skill and kindness when she taught our children at Departure Bay School. She was a valued colleague when we both taught in District # 68 and a great neighbour when we lived on Sherwood Drive. She will be missed and remembered by many.

We know that the family will have a wonderful store of memories to recall as the years pass.

Our deepest sympathy.
Mary and Ernie Jerome

March 25, 2015

I will always remember Marie's kindness. She was my colleague at Quarterway for many years. She made me birthday cards by hand. She gave me a set of little trolls because I loved them so. She even dressed one up as a "BIg Sister' because that was the organization I was involved with at the time. She let me join her on a field trip with her grade 4 students to look for fossils, accompanied by her husband & son. The fossils I found that day still grace my mantel. She sent me a special gift for my 50th birthday, a quartz crystal necklace. I will always remember Marie with fondness and much love. My condolences to the family.
Antoinette Spoor

March 24, 2015

Leila Guest

Sincere sympathy to all Marie' s family. She was a favourite teacher of my sons, David and Jason Guest.

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