August 9th, 1943 – May 7th, 2022
Born on August 9th, 1943 in Montreal, died peacefully at home in Toronto after a long illness on May 7th at the age of 78. Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Robert; her sisters-in-law Tessa and Prue Milnes of Vermont; brother-in-law Paul Garwood of Bolton, PQ; nephews James and Richard Garwood (Jenn) and great-nephew Lennox. Predeceased by her sister in law Claire Garwood.
Marilyn was the only child of William and Frances Loken. Raised in Montreal and Ottawa, Marilyn graduated from McGill ( BA, 1964; Library Sciences, 1966), and moved to Toronto in 1969 to work as a Librarian with Toronto Public Library. For many years Marilyn was a volunteer with the Volunteer Committee of the National Ballet, working at Paper Things. A passionate gardener, Marilyn was also an active member of The Garden Club of Toronto. For many years Marilyn sailed with her husband on their Shark and then C & C 27 out of Royal Canadian Yacht Club. She also shared her husband’s love of the West Coast, spending many happy summer holidays in Victoria, the Gulf Islands and Tofino.
At Marilyn’s request there will be no funeral. A private cremation has taken place. If desired, donations can be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.
2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de MARILYN FRANCES MILNES 2022..
Morley Bedford Funeral Services Ltd
Décès pour la Ville:Toronto, Province: Ontario