Marilyn (Day) Harrison

Born in Campbellton, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Butler) Day and the late Leonard Day. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Paul Norman) Enfield, N.S., sister Isabel (Jim – deceased) Savoy Rothesay, and brothers Mike Day Moncton, Don (Rachel) Day and Ken (Jocelyn) Day both of Campbellton. She is also survived by nephews Eric Savoy, David (Carol) Savoy and Christian (Nancy) Day, nieces Diane (Curtis) Baldwin, Janet (Dan) Lauzon and Kimberly (Phil Deveau) Day, several grand and great grand nieces and nephews.

Throughout her life, Marilyn was always a community-minded individual which began in senior high school where she was active on Student Council and, in her graduating year, was editor of the school’s first yearbook. When she moved to Dalhousie, where she was employed by the New Brunswick International Paper Company, she became an active member of the community. She was a Girl Guide Leader, working her way up to Commissioner; and was elected as President of the local Mental Disability Association which, during her tenure, saw the students being actively incorporated into the regular school system, and construction and operation of the Haven of Hope, an adult workshop for the mentally disabled. Marilyn was a founding member of the Chaleur Echoes, and a member of the planning committee that oversaw construction of the Dalhousie Recreaplex. She and a friend operated a Kindergarten program in Dalhousie for 11 years, following which she was employed by the Dalhousie News and Campbellton Tribune, as a photojournalist.

Marilyn moved to Charlottetown in 1987. She was employed by the Provincial Government’s Highway Safety Division from which she retired in 2000. In addition to her regular duties at Highway Safety, she was very involved with organizing annual National and International Transportation-related conventions and she introduced the first ever convention newsletters for these events requiring her travel and attendance over the years. Following retirement Marilyn continued her community involvement as a member of the City of Charlottetown’s 150th Anniversary Committee, a member of the city’s Pesticide Committee, and a member of the city’s Community Consultative Council to the Police Department. She also served as a member of the Board of Governors of U.P.E.I and the Stars for Life Foundation for Autism.

A Celebration of Life for Marilyn, service and burial will take place in Campbellton on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Maher's funeral Chapel, 64 Lansdowne St., Campbellton with visitation from 1pm until time of service.

Donations may be made to the Haven of Hope, and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.