It is with great sadness, that we announce the
passing of our mother Pamela Jean Marsh,
age 84, currently of Sackville, New Brunswick, formerly of Bonavista
and St. John’s, Newfoundland. Pam passed away peacefully at her home
on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 with her daughters Karen and Krista by
her side after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in
2009.
Born in Bonavista, Newfoundland, she was the
daughter of the late Albert and Emily (Ford) Little.
Pam was a teacher, school principal, church
organist, avid berry picker, accomplished baker and talented knitter
and crocheter.
Pam had an abundance of energy, walking fast
wherever she went. Pam loved company and prepared many
delicious Jiggs Dinners for friends and family over the years, taking
salt meat, split peas and spices with her on her travels.
She made the best tea buns, gingerbread cookies and lemon meringue
pies.
Pam had a great sense of humour and positive
attitude. She was an active member in her church and United
Church Women her whole life long and enjoyed Salvation Army services
on Sunday evenings.
Pam lovingly cared for her husband and then her
mother during their respective illnesses.
She loved the outdoors, traveling, playing games and
ice cream. Pam adored her daughters and grandson, and they
loved her dearly in return. Pam was an amazing aunt, sister,
and friend.
Pam will be greatly missed by her daughters Karen
Marsh and Krista Thompson, both of Sackville, New Brunswick;
son-in-law Karl Thompson; grandson Max; sisters Grace Hillier,
Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Valerie Strickland, Bonavista,
Newfoundland; sister-in-law Genny Little, Corner Brook, Newfoundland;
as well as several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and
her special friend Meta Bullen, St. John’s,
Newfoundland.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Max in
1994; brother Carl Little; brothers-in-law Charles Hillier and Douglas
Strickland.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, Sackville, New
Brunswick. A service is being planned for the Spring in St.
John’s, Newfoundland, from Barrett’s Funeral Home. Details
will be provided at a later date.
Donations in memory of Pam may be made to a school
lunch program in your community, or plant pansies in her memory in the
spring.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to
the family by visiting online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or
through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Pamela Jean Marsh 1938 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick