MARILYN BOOTH

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MARILYN BOOTH (nee CARR) 1936 - 2017 Marilyn Booth went home to be with Jesus on June 10, 2017, at Grace Hospital, at the age of 80 years. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Dick Booth, her son Kevin Booth, son-in-law John Shaw, parents, Bill and Eileen Carr, and lifelong friend, Doreen Cook. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her daughter Kim Shaw, brother Dick Carr, stepdaughter Janna Clark (Howie), grandchildren, Chantal and Alyssa, nephews, Dan (Diane), Jaimie (Gloria), and Brandon (Gwen), niece Candace-Ann (Peter), and extended family, Amber, Rob, Ashley, Mike and Nancy Thomson. Marilyn was born in Winnipeg, she grew up on Selkirk Avenue where she resided with her parents, grandparents and brother. Marilyn loved family times gathering around the piano to sing songs, listening to the radio while doing puzzles, and playing games. Marilyn attended Aberdeen School for grades one to nine, and then attended St. John's High School, graduating in 1954. After graduation Marilyn worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway. She soon met the love of her life John Richard (Dick) Booth; they were wed in 1956 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church. Marilyn was a homemaker and raised her two children, Kevin born in 1958 and Kim in 1959. Marilyn returned to the work force starting at Acklands, then she worked for Supply and Services and her final job before retirement was the physician's billing office at Health Sciences Centre, where she assumed the title of "perfect 10". Wherever Marilyn went, she loved to laugh; she was quick-witted and enjoyed making life more fun. Marilyn loved hosting gatherings of family and friends, she enjoyed walking her pet dogs, time in the pool, travelling to other countries, and attending church. Marilyn's home church was Cornerstone Church in Stonewall; she loved her church family and made sure no child lacked candy! After Marilyn's stroke in 2015, she resided at West Park Manor. She loved the hymn sings and musical entertainment. Marilyn attended Wide World of Faith Church, and was also a guest visitor at the Apostolic Light House Church. Special thanks to nurse "Daisy Almonte" and all the staff at West Park Manor for their compassionate care. Funeral service officiated by Pastor Jonathon Dewey, will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2017