Obituary of Marion Rose Palmer

PALMER, Marion R. (n�e WORTMAN) Born July 12, 1914 in New Brunswick, Marion died on September 12, 2006 in Toronto with her loving family at her side. Cherished wife of John H. Palmer (March 1983). Dear mother of John M. Palmer (Vilda) and Janet Palmer Purves (Bud), and much loved grandma to John and Charlie Palmer. Graduate of Mount Allison University and former dietician with the Toronto General Hospital. Marion was a dedicated volunteer at St. Michael�s Hospital in Toronto where she enjoyed working for more than 30 years with friends, staff, suppliers and patients in the Gift Shop until retiring at age 80. She lived happily and independently in Toronto and Tottenham until the fall of 2005. Special thanks to Liz, her friend and caregiver, and the kind staff at Simcoe Manor and Lakeside LTC for their care over the past year. Very special gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and all staff and volunteers associated with the Palliative Care unit at St. Michael�s Hospital where Marion spent her last three weeks comfortably and peacefully. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19th. A private family service and interment will be held at a later date in Dundalk, Ontario. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, St. Michaels�s Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8.