Obituary of MARION McNEILLY

McNEILLY, MARION EDITH McNEILLY, Marion Edith (Nee Hanna) - With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of a much loved Mom and Grandma, Marion Edith McNeilly, at Brierwood Gardens, Brantford, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimers. With her daughters by her side, she was reunited with her high school sweetheart and husband of 63 years, Don McNeilly (August 2010) for a New Year's kiss, a couple of minutes into the New Year of 2011, January 1 at age 83. Cherished Mom of Sandra Braun (Ted), Donna Jeffery (Gene), Lynn McNeilly, all of Brantford, and Steve McNeilly (Kim) of Port Dover. Much loved Grandma to Russ Braun (Donna), Angela Braun (Dan), Travis Ryder (Val), Allison Windsor (Kevin), Brandy Graham-Knapp (Carl), Tyler Graham (Terri), Ryan and Kevin McNeilly. Loved Great Grandma of eleven. Predeceased by infant granddaughter, Holly Ann Graham. Beloved sister of Bill Hanna (Joyce) of Simcoe and sister-in-law of Marilyn Balch of Fort Erie. Marion was a 61 year member of Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge #150, where she held all offices, was Degree Captain for many years, District Deputy President (1983-84), and recipient of the Decoration of Chivalry. Marion was also a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion #158 Ladies Auxilliary where she was secretary and in the colour party for many years. She was a long time member of Grace United Church. Many will remember Marion as Brown Owl for 18 years during which time she ran a number of Brownie Camps as Pack Holiday Chief at Camp Kienuka, Dunnville. Friends are invited to meet with the family to share their memories of Marion at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519)583-1530), on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm (evening only), a Rebekah Service at 6:15 pm and a Legion Ladies Auxilliary Service at 6:45 pm. and Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 11 am to noon. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 1 pm at Grace United Church (Chapman & St. George Sts.). The Reverend Murray Rounding officiating. Interment Port Dover Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to Camp Trillum Rainbow Lake or H/N Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca