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Marilyn M.
Maddison, passed away peacefully at the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Centre on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at the age
of 91.
Marilyn was born in Springhill on
January 25, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Allan E. Fowler
(Parrsboro, NS.) and Mary J. Thompson (South Brook,
N.S.)
Marilyn attended school in Springhill
N.S. She graduated high school in 1951. She continued her education by
attending Nursing School, and soon realized it was not her cup of tea.
She married the love of her life James (Jimmy) O. L. Fraser in 1954.
They had 3 children Susan, Sharon, and Drew. They were stationed at
numerous Air Force Bases including Germany. After they separated,
Marilyn had a variety of jobs. At the age of 35, she attended Nova
Scotia Teachers College , which led to her passion for teaching
children.
Marilyn loved skating, knitting,
crosswords, cryptoquotes, Scrabble, crib, 45’s, Wheel of
Fortune and Jeopardy. If there was any type of game, she was willing
to play. Marilyn was a volunteer for many organizations including the
Citizens Advisory Committee (Springhill Institution),
Springhill/Oxford Chapter of the Kidney Foundation; Springhill Seniors
Centre; Springhill 2011 Lions Club, and Springhill Heritage
Group.
Her faith in God was very strong, as she
attended St. David’s Presbyterian church, from childhood
until its closing. Her many positions were organist, treasurer, as
well, she became an Elder of the church.
Marilyn enjoyed many great years with
her friend and companion Stan Pashkoski. Stan’s family
became her extended family, who will all miss her
dearly.
In 2004, Marilyn married Raymond
Maddison. They were blessed to have a loving relationship until his
passing in 2008.
Other than her parents, Marilyn was
predeceased by her first husband Jimmy Fraser; her second husband Ray
Maddison; her sister Dorothy (James) Trueman; her sister/cousin
Shirley (Archie) McNeil, and Stan.
She will be dearly missed by her
children, Susan, Sharon (Kent) Burden, Drew (Wendy) Fraser. As well as
her grandchildren Stephen, Allison, Leslie, Brad, Jane, Jill,
Brittany, Amanda, Cherylee, Jonathan, and Rebecca, her 23 great
grandchildren and 1 great great grand daughter.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of the A H Brown Funeral
Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902 597
2361). Visitation will take place Saturday, November 30th
from 1 – 2 PM, Service 2 – 3 PM at the St.
Andrew’s-Wesley United Church in Springhill, followed
immediately by a reception in the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make a
donation in Marilyn’s memory to a charity of your
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to Marilyn’s family by visiting the online memorial
at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
page.
1933 2024
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Marilyn Maddison 1933 2024
obituaries notice Marilyn Maddison 1933 2024
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