Just eight days shy of her 90th birthday, Marion died on April 16, 2018 at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Born in River John, NS, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Minnie Collie. Marion worked as a laboratory technologist in Halifax and later became a teacher and guidance councillor for the Halifax City School Board. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, sewing, drawing, painting, reading, playing cards, doing puzzles and visiting relatives and friends. Marion loved animals and enjoyed the company of many cats and one dog over the years. She is survived by her step daughters Judi McDonald and Linda Wenglowski, stepson Bill Foote, six step grandchildren, nine step great-grandchildren and many very special cousins. Besides her parents Marion was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Foote, step son Bob Foote, dear friend Arnold MacCallum, cousins Marilyn Patriquin and Beverly Milton. Visitation will take place at J. A. Snow Funeral Home; 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax on Tuesday, April 24, 2-4 and 6-8. Private burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery, River John. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CNIB, Canadian Cancer Society, Operation Smile or a charity of your choice.
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