Marilyn Riley

Marilyn Riley

Marilyn Riley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2010.
RILEY, Marilyn Joan It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Riley (nee Patterson) announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at the age of 68. She was a loving mother to Kevin Riley (Janice) of Ottawa and Kelly Parolin (Jim) of London, Ontario, devoted grandmother to Kaitlin Riley, Melissa and Emily Parolin and a caring aunt to Melissa Shabinsky and Stephanie Spruston. She will be forever missed by her dear sister and true BFF Diane Spruston, longtime friends Mel and Rita and her constant furry companion, Bella. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Patrick Riley and her parents Avis and Pat Patterson. A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at The Nest, 817 Swallowtail Crescent, Orleans, on Wednesday, February 3rd from 12:30-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Asthma Society of Canada or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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February 19, 2010

Janis Carter posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2010

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Janis Carter

February 19, 2010

Kelly I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I last spoke to her before Christmas. Your mom had said she would give me a call in the new year. I wondered why I hadn't heard from her. Again please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family and to Kevin and his family.

Bill Groubos

February 4, 2010

Our deepest sympathy, from the planning dept at TrojanUV.

February 3, 2010

My sincere sympathy to Marily's family. You are presently at the Nest celebrating her life and eventhough I am not there physically, my thoughts are with you.

Odette Pilon, community member
Orleans ON

February 2, 2010

Kelly and family
My deepest sympathy at this time you are in my thoughts and prayers

Denise

Tracy Noordhof

February 2, 2010

Kelly, my thoughts go out to you at this difficult time. Mothers are so special. Cherish the memories.

Alan Jackson

February 2, 2010

Our most heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs. Riley. Our thoughts are very much with you at this time. Al Jackson, Kim Anderson & family. Union, Ontario.

February 2, 2010

A loving Mother in law who will be greatly missed. I was always proud to be a daughter in law who could say she had a wonderful mother in law. Although life took a different path for us. It never changed her love for me or I for her. I will miss her laugh, her wisdom her love.

Beverly (Fox) Riley

February 1, 2010

To Marilyn's family and children Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Marilyn our " Party of Six" dinners will never be the same. We will miss your laughter and talks that we all shared.

Susan Crawford
Rockland, Ontario

Dianna Hutchinson

February 1, 2010

Sincere sympathy to Marilyn's family on the sudden passing of your sister, mother and grandmother. I had the pleasure of getting to know Marilyn as a neighbour and friend on Swallowtail. She will be missed by many for her enthusiasm to take part in all of the activities. I will miss our walks, talks and coffee times.

February 1, 2010

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. She was a great woman who will be sadly missed.
Helene and Chester Studzinski

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