Marie Anne Wilson

WILSON (Al-Molky), Marie Anne - 86. It is with heavy hearts that the children of Marie Anne (Al-Molky) Wilson announce her passing late in the evening of May 21, 2008. Born in Asnoon, Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late William and Genevieve Al-Molky. As a young girl she immigrated with her family, arriving in Halifax at Pier 21. Marie was a beautiful woman and a devoted wife and mother, whose first concern was always for her family. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was proud of all of their accomplishments; she particularly enjoyed hearing what the little ones were up to. Marie was kind and generous to her friends and neighbours. She was renowned for her warm hospitality and thoroughly enjoyed her successful bed and breakfast business until her retirement. Mom was no-nonsense woman with high ethical values. Mom had strong opinions and imparted her wisdom freely to those she loved. Mom was the anchor of a large extended family. Marie is survived by her brother, William, Nelson, B.C.; her children, Brian (Dianne), Jon (Sharon), Peter, Eric (Debbie), Denise (Rod), Paulette (David), Melanie, and Kevin (Sandy); grandchildren, Meredith, Melanie, Cindy, Jennifer, Melissa, Erica, Lisa, Matthew, Allison, Emily, Alishia, David, Luke, and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Jayda and Eli, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mom will be greatly missed and always remembered by her sister-in-law, Theresa Al-Molky, and her friends, Marion Nicholson, Madeline Al-Molky, Helen Laba, and Kay Naas; special family friends, Sadie Smith, Jacques Daigle, and Irma Stewart. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Graham "Jack"; son, Graham, and brothers, Shaf, John and Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St., where visitation for Marie will take place today and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will take place Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Brunswick Street, Father Mabey officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to VON, Red Cross Home Care Workers, medical staff of the QEII, and Father Walsh. Donations in Marie's memory may be made to St. Patrick's Church Restoration Society. [email protected] Openly she loved us, Sweetly she held us, Boldly she led us, And gently she Left us today.