Marion Edna HANSEN

WILMOT, Marion Edna (nee Hansen) May 30, 1932 - Feb. 27, 2008 (75 yrs.) Born & died peacefully in hospital in Ottawa. She had Parkinson's disease, which afflicted and later claimed her Mom & several siblings. Marion, the beloved wife of Allan, her husband of 47 years, is also survived by two children John (Janice Phillips) and Allanna Turner (John), as well as 3 grand-children, and recently, a great-granddaughter. Marion had a career which started with Bell telephone and, after teacher's college, taught and later became a sub. teacher dispatcher. She was reasonably progressive in her views and got joy and fellowship from literature, involvement in the United and then Anglican churches. She spent many hours volunteering in church school and Guiding. She travelled to several places, including to visit relatives in Norway. For years, wintered in WinterHaven FL. Donations, in lieu of flowers may be made to the Parkinson Society Ottawa. A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen's Church, 930 Watson Street, Ottawa on March 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Reception immediately after. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 3/1/2008