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Joel Marston Obituary

Marston, Joel
Joel Marston, 90, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Baltimore, lived in Los Angeles for 50 years, and the last 20 years in FL. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Rik Marston, daughter Rose Marston, grandson Jordan Marston, and sister Beverly Foster. Joel was known for his acting career having made over 60 Motion Pictures and Television Series, as well as being a Broadway Stage Actor. He worked next to Marilyn Maxwell, Lucille Ball, William Shatner, Rock Hudson and Doris Day, just to name a few and was even on General Hospital for 2 years. He was also a World Renowned Chow Chow breeder and judge and the former owner of Starcrest Kennel in CA. In FL he was most famous for being a popular water aerobics instructor up until he was 85 years old. Donations can be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Joel was loved and will be missed by all!

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 4, 2012.

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Laura Perkinson

November 6, 2012

I could never think of Joel with out thinking of how kind and what a gentleman he was.
I have thought of him many many times these last several years. Wish I had stayed more in touch.
A good man has left us.

November 4, 2012

Joel was one of the finest and kindest gentleman we have met and he will always be remembered with love and respect.

Bob & Love Banghart

Nancy Pappa

November 4, 2012

Thanks for all the great childhood memories!

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