Marion Eleanor HATTON

HATTON, Marion Eleanor April 8, 1919 - May 6, 2008 It is with great sadness we announce that Marion passed away peacefully after a courageous battle in hospital care. Marion was predeceased by her husband Lew, sister Gene, brother Ronald, niece Nancy, and nephew Roger. Marion will be lovingly remembered by Renee (Bob, Colin, Jennifer) Blackwell; Karen (Blair, Cory, Sean) Collins; Brad (Sarah, Philip, Kevin) Williams; Barb (Zachary) Reynolds and cousin Barb Yablonski and many lifelong friends who brought her immense joy. Marion spent her early years in the Langley and Vancouver areas and later resided in Ottawa with her husband until his retirement. She was living in Victoria when she passed away. Among Marion's numerous talents she was a gifted florist and artist and she loved to travel around the world. She enjoyed books, music, entertaining and Marion volunteered as a fundraising chairperson for charitable organizations and served on various strata councils. Marion was renowned for her passion towards worthwhile environmental causes. She proudly provided background information and family photos for a book on the history of Ft. Langley. The younger members of her family always remarked on her adventuresome spirit and she provided unconditional support for all our endeavours. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Derek Carroll for his respectful care, the medical teams at Royal Jubilee and Gorge Rd. Hospitals, her supportive and devoted friend Jane Henderson, the kind staff at Somerset House and to the many friends who came to visit her in the hospital. No funeral by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honour to the charity of your choice. A private family gathering will be held in her honour. Marion will be deeply missed and her loving spirit lives on.Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 5/17/2008