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Marion Crossfield
1928-2024
On Dec 24, 2024, our beloved mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, aunt and friend, Marian Joyce Crossfield, passed
away peacefully at the age of 96 years and 6 months. Her last
few years were spent at the Rexton Lions Nursing Home, in Rexton, NB,
after living for nearly 20 years in her own apartment.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Lianne
(1952-2024), Tina (Harald Kunze), Ruth (Robert Doucet), and Gail (John
Morrow). And was adored by all her grandchildren; Lisa, Louise, Amy,
Kristin, Stefan, Robert, Peter, Paul, Duncan, Karri, and many
friends to whom she opened her heart.
Marian was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years,
Robert ‘Bob’ Crossfield
(1923-2000), of
St. Paul D’Abbotsford, QC, and whose remains rest in the St.
Andrew’s United Church Cemetery in Rexton,
NB.
Marian’s life journey began in New Brunswick. She
was the 3rd daughter born to parents Beatrice and Roscoe Hall in
Calais, ME. The hospital was newer on the other side of the American
border. This small note would become an issue when she later applied
for a Canadian passport. In those days, a person could simply drive
from Milltown, NB (St. Stephen) across the bridge, or walk across the
frozen river. Also born in Calais, ME, were her two older sisters,
Shirley (Stevens, 1925-1997) and Tina (Ostapowicz,
1927-2017).
When the girls were teenagers, their family moved to St.
Jean, QC, so that their father could secure better work in the woolen
mill industry. It was a difficult transition for Marian, a
16-year-old, who was unable to graduate high school because her second
language was Latin and not French. She took a typing course, and
worked briefly in an office. When he saw an opportunity for
advancement, they moved to Granby. In their leisure time, Marian
recalled special times bicycling with her father in the
countryside.
Marian met and married Bob in 1946, and they settled in the
apple growing district of St. Paul D’Abbotsford. They would
live there for the next 40 years. While Bob found a career with Bell
Telephone, Marian dedicated her life to raising her family. She was an
apple grader during the harvest, and this allowed her to buy snowsuits
and winterwear for her girls. She also trained and practiced as a
lay-minister for the pastoral charge. A lover of music, she made sure
that all 4 girls could play the piano.
The Crossfields had a tendency to parent anyone who came
through their door, even the neighbours. At times it felt like the
United Nations, as their daughters brought home newfound friends
during weekends and holidays. Marian was very intuitive. She could see
straight through you if you were upset. There was no sense in trying
to keep a secret – she would already know!
Marian and Bob had the good fortune to travel to Scotland and
England, and then to Europe, guided by Gail who spent several
years living and teaching in Germany. Marian also toured the
Holy Land with her local church group. A spiritual person, she
was amazed and inspired by Jerusalem, Galilee, and Garden of
Gethsemane.
When Bob retired, they began spending winters in Florida
where they met new friends, engaged in the community, and explored the
landscape. But Marian’s wish was to eventually return to New
Brunswick. When the time came to make another change, they left Quebec
and moved to Rexton to be closer to Gail.
Marian will be remembered for her humanitarian outlook and
indomitable spirit. She was very fond of her caregivers, Loney Hudson
and Nathalie Asta, who helped her to stay as long as possible in her
own home. Although her last few years were challenging in terms of
health and mobility, and hospitalizations and Covid isolations, she
never gave up. When her daughters came to visit, her smile brightened
the room as she called each by name. During her last visit with Gail,
she said that she would like to go back and finish grade
eleven.
The Crossfield family would like to thank the staff at the
Rexton Lions Nursing Home. Their compassion, guidance and
professionalism were much appreciated and needed. At last, Marian was
finally settled, home, and at peace.
Final Arrangements have been made through the Thompson
Funeral Home Ltd. in
Richibucto, NB.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to:
The
Rexton Lions Nursing Home, Activity Fund
Address: 21 Rue
Main, Rexton, NB, E0A 2L0 also on FaceBook
The Abbotsford United Church in St. Paul
D’Abbotsford, QC.
email:
St.Paul.Abbotsfordunited@gmail.com
There will be a Celebration of Life to be held in Rexton, NB,
in the spring, dates to be determined.
19282024
Death notice for the town of: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Marion Crossfield 19282024
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