Marilyn LESTER Obituary
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Devoted mother of Samantha, Roberta (Nick Marcy), and Peaches Zimmerman. Cherished Bubby of Samuel, Anne, and Zachary. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Judy and Arthur Ferguson of Scotland. Marilyn will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all those whose lives she touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, March 29 at 9:45 a.m. Burial at the Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri Street. The family will be receiving visitors at her home immediately following burial; due to the festival of Passover, shiva will commence on Tuesday evening, April 2 and continue through Friday, April 5. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cancer Research Society, (514) 861-9227.
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glenda rickjaus
March 31, 2013
my condolences to roberta and samantha zimmerman
Marcie Browman
March 31, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to you all. May the family be spared any further sorrow. Xoxoxoxox
Laura Montreuil
March 31, 2013
My sincerest condolences. May your family be spared further sorrow.
Linda Draycott
March 30, 2013
My deepest condolences to Marilyn's family. I also worked with her at Air Canada. We used to chat often, I liked her so much.
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Ed Oliden
March 30, 2013
My Condolences to Samantha,Roberta and Peaches,Sorry to hear about your loss.My prayers for your family.
Samantha Zimmerman
March 30, 2013
Shiva @ 51 Hastings Apt. 309, DDO
Ellen Klaiman Bakst
March 29, 2013
My sincerest condolences to Samantha, Roberta and Peaches...
Kay Warry
March 28, 2013
I will always have fond memories of all the good times we shared. My deepest sympathies to all the family.
March 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Marilyn's family. May all your wonderful memories of Marilyn help you through this difficult time. I worked briefly with Marilyn and enjoyed many good conversations and her "joy de vivre". She will be missed but, she will always be in our hearts.
Marcelle Hayden, Pierrefonds
Kelly O'Neill
March 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to Roberta, Samantha and Peaches. We remember your Mother fondly and we are sad to hear of her passing. Keep strong for each other.
Kelly, Ian, Joshua & Noah Bubis
Alphons Evers
March 28, 2013
My deepest condolences in your time of grief, on behalf of NOVA West Island
Rosa DiLollo
March 28, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Lester family. It was a shock to hear of her illness. Marilyn and I worked together at Air Canada and we would sometimes cross paths in the hallways. May you rest in peace.
the Ouimet Family
March 28, 2013
Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
sheila klaiman
March 28, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Debbie Montreuil
March 28, 2013
Marilyn, I'm shocked to hear of your passing. May you rest in peace and to all the Lester family, my deepest sympathies. Marilyn was a colleague who always had a wonderful smile and sense of humor. I'll miss your calls where you needed information. As you always said "I was your go to person".
Your Air Canada Colleague.
xxx
March 28, 2013
My condolences go out to Marilyn's family. My thoughts are with all of you.
Debbie Brusewitz - Air Canada
Carmela Scuccimarri
March 28, 2013
Rest in peace my dear friend. Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Lester family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God give you the strength and courage to help you get through this very difficult time.
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