Marilyn Joan Kierstead

Marilyn Joan Kierstead (nee Wellwood) passed peacefully with her children by her side at the age of 85 on September 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Bill Kierstead (1970) and adored mother of Mark (Carole), Michael (Marla) and Susan Leon (Peter). Best and loving Grandma to Thomas, Nikki (Chris), Talia, Marissa, Melanie and William. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Mac and Ada Wellwood.

As a young widow raising her three children, Marilyn ensured her family had many outdoor adventures camping, and most notably, never ending summers at the Cawaja Beach cottage. She supported her children through all their endeavours and as grandchildren arrived, she became that Grandma with all those pictures in her purse (along with Scotch mints).

Marilyn was also a dedicated, outstanding a long serving member of the administration at Sir Sanford Flemming Secondary School. She was a very active member of her neighbourhood community. Upon retirement, she enjoyed life-long learning, plays and dinners with friends.

Marilyn made a friend wherever she went – the grocery store, the eye doctor, the mall. She was kind and generous with her friendship. She leaves many friends behind to remember wonderful times spent together. Marilyn also held a special place in her heart for all animals, especially the various pets who had the good fortune of being part of her family.

A Celebration of Life for Marilyn will be held on Thursday September 14th 2023 at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes, 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L4J 1W3. Visitation will be taking place at 11:00am and Funeral Service at 12:00pm, followed by a burial at Highland Memory Gardens.

In kindness, memorial donations to the Toronto Humane Society www.torontohumanesociety.com or the Alzheimer Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca/en would be appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrett-thornhill.ca for the Kierstead family.