MARJORIE LEAH ANDERSON (Mardi) (nee MacIvor) September 1, 1925 - Toronto April 21, 2021 - Kingston Beloved wife of John William (Jack) Anderson, loving mother to Mimi (Wolfgang Hofmann) and Howard (Carolyn Ryder). Proud and caring Grandma to Bronwyn (Ollie d'Agostino) and Duncan (Jamie Smith). Predeceased by Jack in 2014, and by siblings June (Ed) Rose, Charlotte (Joe) Graham, Barbara (Jim) Nesbitt, Betty MacIvor, Mollie (Harry) Laird, Don (Kathi) MacIvor, and Murray MacIvor. Survived by Jack's sister Margaret (Alec) Masters. Predeceased by sisters-in-law Ruth and Mary Anderson. As a member of a large and extended family, Mardi is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom she often remembered, and spoke of with love. Born and raised at 'the Beach' by parents Wylie Graham MacIvor and Eliza Campbell (Carr) MacIvor, Mardi attended Balmy Beach Public School and Malvern Collegiate, always at or near the top of her class. Mardi took on the role of family matriarch, bringing family and friends together. She was famous for her dinner parties, family gatherings, pioneering spirit at the cottage, and operating the Albury Shore B&B with her unique flair. Mardi knew Jack growing up at the Beach, and got serious around 1950 when working at Lever Brothers in Toronto. They married in 1952 and embarked on 62-year marriage, lovingly raising her family in Birchcliff before retiring to 'the County,' and latterly to Kingston, Ontario. Mardi and Jack were active at Kew Beach United Church through their years in Toronto, becoming engaged in their new communities after retirement to eastern Ontario. Mardi particularly enjoyed broadening her education through later life learning at Queen's University. She was thrilled at the arrival of her grandchildren, Bronwyn and Duncan, and was so proud of their successes and achievements. Special thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Arbour Heights Long Term Care Home in Kingston, and Briargate Retirement Home in Amherstview, Ontario, where Mardi enjoyed her years after Jack's passing. A celebration of life will be held in Toronto as soon as we can gather, raise a glass of sherry, and share stories. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at: jamesreidfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from May 1 to May 5, 2021.

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Phyllis McLeod

May 11, 2021

Mardi, aka “Mrs. Anderson blessed my life the day she stood at our shared Springbank Ave garden fence and introduced me to my life long and precious friend Mimi. We were 2 years old . Mardi provided us with a red wooden sand box for summers and skating rink for winters . Every morning Mardi’s boiled brown egg, freshly baked bread and squeezed orange juice was my delight . She had a kitchen the size of a pantry , her choice , and produced a daily feast of butter tarts , raspberry tarts, date squares and loaves for church and neighbours . One day my mum wasn’t well and Mardi baked her a pumpkin pie ! Such spirit!! Mardi was such a delight I spent every day after school in her home with Mimi and Howie and became such a household fixture that the cottage and Kew Beach Sunday school trips became further extended invitations to share with my adopted bluff side family . Mardi was a legend ! She could whip up gorgeous dresses for Mimi, create east coast paintings using sand sometimes , and boasted a garden of brightly coloured purple and white petunias row upon row. She was a no nonsense east coast girl . Smart, witty and sensible! She had a tender heart for children and a capable and endearing attitude . Every September on the first day of school Mardi would be armed with her camera eager to take photos of her children! Birthdays were celebrated in style and “Welcome Home” banners spread across the garage door awaited her children when they returned from summer camp. Mardi valued family and home and her house was impeccable although she would openly confess she did not like to dust :) She taught me to care for others, to love cooking, and to be generous . I will always love and honour that woman I called “Mrs. Anderson”! ♥

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