Kevin Joseph Marrie
July 24, 1922 – November 13, 2020
Passed peacefully away on Friday, November 13. 2020, Kevin Joseph Marrie, age 98 years. Predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Doris Stapleton, his parents: Stephen and Mary, his brothers: Francis and Steve, his sisters: Pauline, Margaret, Agnes and Betty and son-in-law, Kevin Doyle. Left to mourn with loving memories are his wife Genevieve Murphy-Marrie (Watson), his children: Gerard (Jeannie), Sr. Elizabeth (RSM), Judy, Doug (Madeline), Mary (Bruce Doulton), Pat (Peggy Templeman), Barbara (Robert Black), Susan (Tom Connors); 17 grandchildren: Joanne (Steve), Kim (Matt); Mark (Carmen), Karen; Chris (Jackie), Catherine (Thomas), Andrea (Kenny); Jane (Bill), Marilyn (Francois), Steven, Laura (Clay), Susie (Warren); Jonathan; Connor, James; Ian, Colin; 23 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ray & Eileen Marrie; sisters: Mary Cameron and Theresa Williams; Gen’s two sons: Wayne (Collette) and Austin (Daphne), and other members of the Murphy and Watson families; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sincere gratitude to the staff at Glenbrook Lodge for their kind and compassionate care this past year.
Kevin was originally from St, Catherine’s, St. Mary’s Bay, a retired RNC Sergeant, a founding and honorary member of the RNC Historical Society, past secretary of the RNC Veterans Association, a long-time employee of the Department of Agriculture, and a 60 year Knights of Columbus Member-4th degree (Terra Nova Council). Kevin was a gentleman, whose quick wit and charitable nature endeared him to others. A skilled carpenter, he was often found in his workshop followed by quiet contentment in his rocking chair enjoying poetry, literature and music. His large family was his pride and joy and he organized many activities such as skating, bowling, berry picking, walks and boating, which included rowing all the family in his own “White Lady” in St. Catherine’s. The grandchildren and some of the great-grandchildren all fondly remember visits to the wishing well by the stream that runs through his land there. He was a man who made wonderful memories for his family and will be ever remembered.
Mass of Christian Burial is from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1pm followed by inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions attendance is limited to family members and invited guests. Those unable to attend are welcome to view the live streamed service on www.thebasilica.net. Donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or to the Canadian Kidney Foundation St. John’s Chapter.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kevin Joseph Marrie 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N