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Marnie Gerrie

Marnie Gerrie obituary, Burlington, ON

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DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME - BURLINGTON

2241 NEW STREET

Burlington, Ontario

Marnie Gerrie Obituary

Died suddenly of cardiac arrest, at home with family. Monday, February 28, 2022. Dear daughter of Fred and Barbara Down (d). Devoted wife to Gordon Gerrie (d). Fond sister to John Down (Barbara) and Barbara Jean Johnson (Gerry) (d). Beloved mother of Jo and Jim Gerrie (Patty) and cherished Gigi to Maddie, Charlie and Naomi. Loving Auntie and friend. Proud Highcliffe Girl. Librarian and teacher. Voracious reader. Traveler. Creator of many artistic things (especially doggerel poetry). Caretaker of people and plants. Loyal NDP'er and union member, passionate believer in social justice. Whistler. Baker. Soup maker extraordinaire. We're so proud of her. We'll miss her something fierce but always ask ourselves, what would Marnie say? (Something wise and funny). Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place at DODSWORTH AND BROWN FUNERAL HOME (2241 New Street in Burlington) on March 08, 2022 from 7 - 9 P.M. and on March 09, 2022 from 1 - 3 P.M. A Celebration of Life will take place on March 09, 2022 from 4 - 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Carpenter Hospice in memory of Marnie.

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Mar. 4, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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Andrea Gillespie

March 5, 2022

Dear Jo, Jim and family. I had the great privilege of teaching and learning with Marnie in the early 1990´s at Irwin Memorial in Dwight. She was our librarian. She was clever, funny, honest and always willing to share an interesting tidbit or word of wisdom. During our carpool rides she marvelled at the simplest changes of the season or could get us laughing uncontrollably. This past summer we visited together on Nancy´s deck and she shared her favourite book titles with me. I am very thankful to have known her and to have spent time in her company. Thinking of all of you. - Andrea

Jim and Nancy

March 4, 2022

My dear friend who always "walked the talk " and who cared so deeply for others in her community and in her world. Marnie could spin a simple concept into the most amazing unit of study for her students. What a terrific "partner in action" she was in the library / classroom / outdoors settings! Her love of nature --so strong ; I will forever hear her words, "It truly is a miracle you know".
Prayers and love are sent to
Jo, Jim , Patty and Gigi´s Grandchildren.
Paddle on dear Marnie . The winds are in your favour. Jim and Nancy

Gwen Sykes

March 4, 2022

I was sad to hear of Marnie's passing, but a rush of wonderful memories from our time working together at Irwin Memorial Public School came washing over me making me smile. Her infectious laughter, her smile, her energy, her love of all things reading and her willingness to do all things fun made her a great colleague and friend.

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Memorial Events
for Marnie Gerrie

Mar

8

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME - BURLINGTON

2241 NEW STREET , Burlington, ON L7R 1J2

Mar

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME - BURLINGTON

2241 NEW STREET , Burlington, ON L7R 1J2

Mar

9

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME - BURLINGTON

2241 NEW STREET , Burlington, ON L7R 1J2

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DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME - BURLINGTON

2241 NEW STREET , Burlington, ON L7R 1J2