Peacefully at the Willett Hospital in Paris on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 Marion (Gibson) DeKruyf passed away in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerry DeKruyf (1999). Loving and caring mother to Barbara Brooks and the late Tony (2022) of Guelph, Bill (Ruby) of Calgary, and Stephen (Joyce) of Burford. Loving Grandma of Justin Brooks (Christa), Geoffrey Brooks, Katie Zuber (Cameron), Kristen DeKruyf (Josh Rempel), and loving Oma to Kelly Leppard (Dustin), Daryl DeKruyf (Lauren). Proud Great-Grandma of Sloan and Connor Brooks, Declan & Evelyn Brooks and Finn & Cohen Leppard. Dear sister of the late George, Alan and Barbara Gibson.
Marion was employed by Bell Canada as an operator for 27 years. She was an active member of Rundle Chapter #108, servicing as Matron in (1987-88 & 2001-02) and District Deputy Grand Matron (2004-05), Grand Representative of Idaho in Ontario and a member of the Order of Amaranth Heritage Court No. 13.
Friends may call at the Gilchrist Chapel-McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi St. Guelph on Monday, November 7, 2022. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 12:45, with Visitation from 11:00-12:30, followed by the funeral service at 1:00. Reception in the Trillium Room at the Funeral Home. Private Family Interment at Crown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Shriner Children’s Hospital or any charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.