Obituary of Marie Verbeke
Unexpectedly, the family of Marie Evyln Jane Verbeke (nee Barfoot) announce her passing at the Owen Sound Hospital on Friday, December 11, 2020; she was in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband of 53 years Albert Verbeke (2002).
Loving mother of Pat (Garry) Seale of Port Dover, Deb (Terry) Van Rossum of Chatsworth, MJ (Perry) Van Rossum of Waterdown, and the late Ron Verbeke (1993). Proud grandmother of Terri-Anne, Sean, Michele, Amber (Brandon), Bobby (Callie), Jess (Jessie), Holly (Dylan), Chris (Hilary), Megan (Sean), and special G.G. 11 great grandchildren.
Marie will also be remembered by her nieces, nephews, and extended family. Marie made many friends during her time at Kelso Villa, whom she cherished. The family would like to thank the staff and residents for creating a welcoming community there. Predeceased by her; parents Bob and Mary Barfoot, and sister Isabel (Carl) Watson. Marie enjoyed knitting, crochet, cross stitch and has made many things with love for family and friends. She also enjoyed passing time with a word search or bingo. Listening to live music really lifted her spirits.
A visitation for Marie will be held at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 – 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3X8, (519) 376-7492. on Tuesday, December 15th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, if you wish to attend visitation please RSVP by visiting Marie’s page on the funeral home website, or by phoning. A private funeral service will be held on December 16th in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Kristal McGee of First United Church officiating. Family and friends are welcome to watch the service at 11:00 a.m. via livestream by selecting the ‘LIVE STREAMING’ menu option at the top right corner of the funeral home website (woodfuneralhome.ca). If so desired donations to the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce – Chapman House or Kelso Villa Resident Activity Fund. Donations and condolences may be shared with the family on-line at woodfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marie
Verbeke 1931 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Owen Sound, Province: Ontario