ROBERTS, Marie November 12, 1933 - May 11, 2022 Marie was called to Heaven, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 88 years. She passed peacefully, at Kipling Acres, with her loving daughter Carla by her side. Marie was born in beautiful Watervale, Prince Edward Island and was a sister of 12. She will always be remembered as a passionate redhead that was driven and hard working. Marie's love, knowledge and tenderness was observed during her 38 years as a labour and delivery nurse. Marie took pride in her profession as a registered nurse in labour and delivery at Northwestern General Hospital. She cared deeply for others and was known to always worry about those near and dear to her heart. She loved deeply. Marie always had a thirst for learning. Up until she resided at Kipling Acres, Marie exercised daily, attended art class, piano lessons and computer courses. Marie met her beloved husband Desmond at a dance in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island. Their love flourished and grew as they celebrated 53 years of marriage. Marie and Des are now reunited and together again. Marie was predeceased by her loving parents Louis and Irene Trainor. Cherished mother to her only daughter Carla (Ben) who will miss her greatly. Marie will forever be in the heart of her granddaughter Lisa (Ross) Whitney who she was an inspiration and role model to. GG will be dearly missed and cherished by her great-granddaughter Kaia Whitney who Marie adored and was very proud of. Marie was a dear sister of the late Gus, Viola (Frank), Ernie (Kay), Mary (Claude), Theresa, the late Basil (Wanda), Vernon (May), Allan (Theresa), Pius (Janet), Eddie (Donna), Bernadette (Dave), and a sister-in-law to the late Ezekiel (Marjorie), the late Elaine (the late Ray), Marjorie (Reg), Regina (the late George), Marina (the late Don), Eldon (the late Jean), Gerard, George (Linda), Winston and Marcellus (the late Marilyn). She was loved by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A heartfelt thank you to Jini, Rema, Dr. Karen Cronin and all the incredible staff that took such great care of Marie at Kipling Acres Long Term Care. Your kindness and love towards Marie was very much appreciated. Resting at NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Avenue (north of Rexdale Boulevard), on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Benedict Church, 2194 Kipling Avenue, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 10 a.m. (For those who wish to join virtually, a webcast of the funeral will be provided). Cremation with burial in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island, to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Kipling Acres Long Term Care Home, would be appreciated. Webcast and online condolences at:
newediukfuneralhome.com
Published by Toronto Star on May 15, 2022.
