Marianne Kathleen DAVIS

Marianne Kathleen DAVIS

Marianne DAVIS Obituary

Published by Monteal Gazette from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2017.
DAVIS, Marianne Kathleen
Born September 29, 1916, passed away on March 23, 2017 at the Montreal General Hospital in her 101st year. Predeceased by her parents C. Bruce Davis and Fannie Hamilton Davis; her brothers John and C. Bruce Davis II; sister Ruth Davis and niece Daphne Davis Morgan. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, Mary Ellen Davis and Tony Davis; and Debra Davis, Lesley Sutton, and C. Bruce Davis III. She will be lovingly remembered by many great- nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Aunt Marianne was an important part of all of our lives. Marianne attended MacDonald College, Temple University (Philadelphia) and was a graduate of Sir George Williams College (1952); a teacher and Elementary School Consultant at the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal; a founding member of DKG Quebec, a professional association for women teachers; and Trinity Memorial Church where she and her sister Ruth were very active. On the occasion of Marianne's 100th birthday celebrations, DKG named an Early Educator Award in her name to thank her for all her hard work in the field of education over the years. Both Marianne and her sister Ruth were also active members of The United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, Heritage and St. Lawrence Branches. Marianne resided in the family home on Wilson Avenue for 91 years until she moved to Westmount Manor. The visitation will take place at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 5610 Sherbrooke Street W., Montreal H4A 1W5, Saturday, March 25, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. followed by a funeral service in their chapel. The burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.


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March 25, 2017

A remarkable lady.I remember our trip to Italy and enjoying her company and the Davis family gatherings.Our condolences ,Sandra and David

Mary Kerr

March 24, 2017

I am sad to read that my God-mother has passed away. She was a wonderful lady and I was always happy to speak to her on the phone. In my early years I would see her every Saturday for reading lessons. May she rest in peace and I will always have a place in my heart for her.

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