Barbara MARION

MARION, Barbara Joyce (nee Sparrow) Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on October 9, 2011 at the age of 62 years. Loving wife and best friend to Robert Marion with whom she celebrated 40 years of wonderful marriage. Cherished mom to Chrissy and Chad Greenham, Bob and Krista Marion. Awesome nana to Brittany and Jacob Greenham and Ethan and Isabella Marion. Dear daughter to the late Jack and Edith Sparrow. Adored sister to Jim and Carol Sparrow, Billy and Mary Rose Sparrow, Shirley Bott, Cathy and Ernie Fortier, Mary and Robert Taylor, Danny Sparrow, Margaret and Mike Provost, Mike Sparrow, Johnny Sparrow and Anne and David Provost. Beloved daughter-in-law to Maria Del Carmen Marion and the late Victor Marion. Dear sister-in-law to Fred Marion, Patrick Marion, the late Paul Marion and Wayne Marion. Dearest niece to Joyce and Jack Spurgeon, and Fred and the late Gladys Cromar. Loving aunt to Scott, Trisha, Johnny, David, Lisa, Jason, Marnie, Randy, Jenn, Kevin, Willy, Haddie, Jacob, Ricky, Becky, Danny, Crystal, Keith, Peter, Chris, Tommy, Fred, Kelly, Christopher, Jenny, Ryan, Jeremy and Emily and all their spouses. Great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Barb worked at the University of Windsor Bookstore for many years where she was a much dedicated employee. She never called in sick and took much pride in her job. She was a very devoted loving wife and mother, her family was the most important thing to her. She never worried about herself, she always took care of everyone else. She was a perfect example of selfless living. Every time we see a can of Coca-Cola we will think of you mom. Special thanks to Catherine, Yolanda, Linda, Laura and Michelle for their care over the last few weeks and days. Special thanks to all the staff at the Windsor & Essex Cancer Centre, ComCare, Hospice, CCAC and Bayshore for all their help and care. If you so desire memorial donations to Windsor & Essex Cancer Centre Foundation or Hospice of Windsor would be appreciated. Visiting Wednesday 2-5, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. at FAMILIES FIRST 3260 DOUGALL AVE. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca