Lynda Marsland
1941-2022
MARSLAND, Lynda Jean (nee
Whitmee)
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hospice
Wellington on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the age of 80.
Lynda taught nursing at Conestoga College for many
years. She maintained contact with her Nursing Alumnae group
of 1962. She enjoyed her time with her Red Hat group that
met monthly. She volunteered at the Guelph River Run for a
number of years in many positions from usher to bartender.
She volunteered at the Arboretum in a number of functions and most
enjoyed sorting precious seeds. She went on a lot of birding
trips with her friends Mary Ramotar or John Near. She
nourished a large number of wonderful friendships.
After contracting Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2016, Lynda had
chemotherapy for over 5 years, mostly at Guelph General
Hospital. When that stopped working, she switched to
Palliative Care co-ordinated by Dr. Peter Spadafora and nurse
Katrina.
Lynda was the beloved wife of Keith Marsland of
Guelph. Loved mother of Shawn and Shannon and their children
Sam and Isabel of Toronto and Darren and Kathy of Parry
Sound. Dear sister of Barbara Friesen (Phil) of
Gravenhurst. Sadly missed by her niece Wanda Fitzell and
nephews David and Eric. Predeceased by her parents Frank and
Jean Whitmee of Georgetown.
Following Lynda’s wishes, we had a celebration of
life with her while alive. Those contributing were Susan
Colleran, Lynn Gore, Diane Collison, Maryetta McDowell, Karen Wilson,
Bernice Marsland, Ellie Phelps, Kay Thurtell, Helen Sullivan, Shawn,
Darren and Keith. Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST
CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi
Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). Donations
would be welcome at Hospice Wellington where Lynda had received
excellent care.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lynda Marsland 19412022..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario