With profound sadness we announce the death of our exceptional mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, loyal friend and fierce activist. Marilyn was born to Grace and George Johnston in Islington, Ontario on August 24, 1937. Marilyn was the oldest of five siblings and a cherished big sister to her remaining brother Steve; Marilyn’s place in our family was revered. She died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario on Sunday, June 19th, 2022.
Marilyn was a woman of many talents. She felt most joy and fulfilment as a mother to Naomi, David, Michele and Emme, grandmother to Thomas, Ally, Joshua, Noah, Levi, Sydney and Paige and great grandmother to Bridgette, Jasper, Aiden, and Hannah and special surrogate grandma to Lauren.
A voracious reader and lifelong educator, Marilyn taught for the North York Board of Education for over 34 years. She dedicated her life to fighting for social justice and equity.
Marilyn is reunited in death with her infant daughter Naomi, parents George and Grace Johnston, siblings Naomi Northeim, Alan Johnston, Karen Johnston, and most recently her beloved son, David Corbeil.
Her family is grateful to those who loved, cared for and brought comfort to Marilyn in her final years.
A celebration of Marilyn’s life will take place on Saturday, July 9 at 1:00 pm at The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn Street S. Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4K3 with a reception to follow. Masks are encouraged.
Donations in her honour can be made to Blooms for Africa via The Stephen Lewis Foundation, the Canadian Mental Health Foundation or an organization that supports social justice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marilyn Elizabeth Corbeil Waters nee Johnston August 24 1937 June 19 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Dundas, Province: Ontario