Marianne L Harbor

May 4, 1947 – October 16, 2025

Marianne passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home, with her family by her side on October 16, 2025.

Marianne is lovely remembered by her daughter Erin, son Glenn (Kari) and grandsons Trace and Fletcher. As well as many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws, friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Ron and her parents Glenn, Nita and Edna.

Mom was born and raised in Fredericton, N.B. She later moved to the Northwest Territories as an adult, where she met and married Ron and welcomed their son Glenn. They then moved to Saskatchewan where they had their daughter Erin. Marianne lived in Hanley, SK on their family farm for the remainder of her life.

Even though she was officially a prairie girl, mom never lost her love of the Maritimes and the place she grew up. She took countless trips down east and spoke of it always. Her home was filled with pictures and ornaments covered in images of lupins, fiddleheads, loons and covered bridges. Some of our fondest memories as a family were the times spent in her hometown .

She had many careers throughout her life, from administrative assistant to cook at the military base. But the role she took pride in the most was mom and nana.

As her daughter, she was my favorite person to spend time with. We grew to be great friends as well as mother and daughter. Trace and Fletcher brought so much joy in her life and she spent any chance she could with them. A close second to her family was her love for her fur babies. They brought her endless happiness no matter if they were hers or not.

Mom lived a bold, full life. She loved curling, a good nap, a hot bath and anything caramel. You could also catch her watching her favorites, Judge Judy or Matlock. Whenever we heard the Matlock theme song it usually meant she was going for a nap. But most of all mom loved people.

Mom had a way of making those she cared about feel loved welcomed and included. She would always greet you with a smile or a hello “honey” or “darlin”. She could visit with anyone, be it a close friend or someone in line at the grocery store.

Mom loved to laugh. She always chose to find the humor in any situation and had a gift for it. Even at times when it didn’t initially seem appropriate. But that was her, always smiling, laughing and having a little fun.

A small intimate service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, I have a special request to honor mom in the best way I know how - pay it forward. If you think of mom and it brings a smile to your face because her joy, laughter and love of others made an impression on you, then share it. Spend time with a friend, take flowers to a co-worker or talk to a stranger. Give your time to a local animal shelter or food bank. You choose.

Goodbye my friend. I got you!

A special thank you to all of mom’s friends, caregivers and neighbors. Words cannot express how grateful we are to have had you in our lives. It gave mom a chance to just be Marianne and not her illness.

Much love.

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