RN Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on January 23, 2022 in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of 62 years to the late C. Earl Matthews (2017). Loving mother of Diane (Randy) Berry and Bruce Matthews (Joanne VanDeursen). Proud grandmother of Brianne Berry (Brendon Benn-Pindar) and Leanne and Derrick Matthews. Devoted great-grandmother of Triston and Adrien Benn-Pindar. Cherished friend of Leslie Gilchrist. Survived by her dear sister Evelyn (Ross) Witmer.
Predeceased by siblings Florence (Bob) Dolson, Joyce (Tony) Lekx and Catherine McGillivray and siblings-in-law Gladys Nuttley, Marion (Elmer) Allan and Marguerite (Allan) Jackson.
Marianne’s family would like to thank her friends at Riverside Residences and her many loyal friends for their love & support. Special thanks to Reverend John Benham for his friendship and compassionate care. We would also like to thank the wonderful staff at Prime Care Pharmacy for their dedicated service.
Marianne’s caring nature is no secret through her years of service as a Registered Nurse, having graduated from the Guelph General Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She worked at both Guelph General & St Joseph’s hospitals and her last 25 years was with the Victorian Order of Nurses
She was a dedicated member of the Hearing Improvement Committee of Guelph, and other community involvement at the Evergreen Seniors Centre. She looked forward to her ‘Knit ‘n Stitch’ afternoons and lunches out with her local ‘Red Hat’ Group.
Marianne was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family and treasured her friends… an inspiration to us all. She was genuinely, interested in people and what was going on in their lives.
Marianne was enthusiastic, a problem- solver, with a positive outlook, a pleasant personality, with a smile that lit up the room. She had a sharp mind with an interest in modern medicine and a desire to learn that was impressive. We hold dear in our hearts all the wonderful stories that she would share.
Friends will be received on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Guests must sign up to attend the visitation using the link in Marianne’s notice on the funeral home website: www.wallcustance.com. A private family service will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:00 am. Guests may attend remotely via Zoom using the link on the funeral home website. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens, Breslau.
Memorial contributions to the Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital, Trinity United Church, or Hospice Wellington would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Marianne K. Matthews in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.