MARIANNE HARRIS (nee Syk) Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 surrounded by her family at age 97, a fighter to the end. Beautiful lady, devoted mother and best friend. Survived by daughter, Madeleine (Ed Callway); granddaughter, Claire (Mitch Risman); and nephews, Staffan (Inger), Peter (Nina) and Ingvar Syk (Gisela). Predeceased by her husband, of 64 years, Daniel Harris; son, Michael Harris; and brother, Robert Syk (Ingrid). The family thanks the staff of Kensington Gardens for their love and excellent care. A celebration of Marianne's life will be held Sunday, April 29th, 2-4 p.m. at Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West. No flowers. Donations to Toronto Humane Society (
torontohumanesociety.com) or Ontario SPCA (
ontariospca.ca)
Published by The Globe and Mail on Apr. 21, 2018.