Contributions to the tribute of Marion Jean Mew

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The family of Marion Jean Mew uploaded a photo

Thursday, October 5, 2017

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The family of Marion Jean Mew uploaded a photo

Thursday, October 5, 2017

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Susanne & Parker Gallant posted a condolence

Sunday, August 9, 2009

From my family to yours, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Marion, your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I remember fondly the times at Jane and Marks house in Oakville with John and Marion visiting, seeing Marion at her home in High Park, and trips to Blackstock. Marion was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile who was always very kind and gracious to us. There is no greater gift bestowed upon us than memories, and it is those who blessed us with these memories who are forever in our hearts. Love, Susanne & Parker

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Lisa & Reza Manouchehri lit a candle

Saturday, August 8, 2009

My favourite memory of grandma is of a few years back when I had the chance to bring her to the farmhouse that she grew up in - right here in Nestleton. The current owners were gracious enough to let us walk through the home. I was delighted to see grandma's reactions to things that were the same as she remembered and interested by the things that were changed. It was a beautiful Autumn day. I took a photo of grandma outside with the home in the background and the window of the room she was born in. She had this photo on her bedroom dresser by her trademark silver brush and mirror set. I am glad that she enjoyed this day as much as I did. Peace be with you Grandma.

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Chris, Hayden, Xavier, Madison lit a candle

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Life is a journey, not a destination. You lived, you laughed, you learned and you loved. You were fair, you were proud you were always there. You chose no sides, but you heard them out. A toast to you, and all that you were from your quirky habits to lovable smile, to your gentle disposition and your soft spoken voice. To your "Cheese dreams", your cookies and your mothball cures, listerine, cleanliness and ladylike too. Hope you always know your life was never lived in vain, for you were loved and are missed and will be remembered. Cheers from your great-grandchildren, Hayden Xavier and Maddy xoxoxo

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Joan and Wayne Hartwick posted a condolence

Saturday, August 8, 2009

To the family of the late Marion Mew, Our very deepest sympathy of the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We have known Marion for many years, actually since the 50th Beacock Reunion, back whenever. She has been missed at the more recent reunions. May you treasure the memories you have shared through the years. Sincerely, Joan and Wayne Hartwick

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Christi Chartrand lit a candle

Friday, August 7, 2009

Grandma was no ordinary person but not super extraordinary either...she was just "Grandma". She was as unique as the bond we shared which will never be understood or put properly into words. Grandma was special to me in many ways, and I will always remember how she taught me how to do ordinary things-very well...such as folding my towels, making my bed properly, setting the table the "English" way, how to ride the TTC, and all public transit. She showed me that working hard is rewarding, and being widowed hurt her but wouldn't stop her. She showed courage in every day ordinary things I had thought were dangerous (like traveling alone), and moving on with whatever life brought including her heart attacks and macular degeneration. She wasn't much to complain, and did not delight in sympathy. She was proud, and honourable. She had a great bond with her family heritage, and pride in her book of her "Beacock family tree", geneology. She showed respect to her parents and late husband by making sure their tombstone was always well cared for and properly decorated. I will always cherish our summers spent together, cleaning out the basement of all the ordinary "treasures" such as old newspapers, illustrations of grandpa's creative woodwork, unusual tools, art from her son Robert and her fancy old wringer-washer (that I thought was FABULOUS). She may not have been perfect, and often admitted to mistakes and regrets that she had from her life, but showed me that living is a learning experience, and we learn best through our mistakes than through our perfections. I will always miss her, but accept her death as a step she chose to take as she admitted to being ready and wanting to go. As she left her earthly body, I felt her peace and I will take that as comfort when I face my end one day. I only hope my children will love me as much as I loved her, if so, I will have succeeded in this life.

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Christi Chartrand posted a condolence

Friday, August 7, 2009

Grandma was no ordinary person but not super extraordinary either...she was just "Grandma". She was as unique as the bond we shared which will never be understood or put properly into words. Grandma was special to me in many ways, and I will always remember how she taught me how to do ordinary things-very well...such as folding my towels, making my bed properly, setting the table the "English" way, how to ride the TTC, and all public transit. She showed me that working hard is rewarding, and being widowed hurt her but wouldn't stop her. She showed courage in every day ordinary things I had thought were dangerous (like traveling alone), and moving on with whatever life brought including her heart attacks and macular degeneration. She wasn't much to complain, and did not delight in sympathy. She was proud, and honourable. She had a great bond with her family heritage, and pride in her book of her "Beacock family tree", geneology. She showed respect to her parents and late husband by making sure their tombstone was always well cared for and properly decorated. I will always cherish our summers spent together, cleaning out the basement of all the ordinary "treasures" such as old newspapers, illustrations of grandpa's creative woodwork, unusual tools, art from her son Robert and her fancy old wringer-washer (that I thought was FABULOUS). She may not have been perfect, and often admitted to mistakes and regrets that she had from her life, but showed me that living is a learning experience, and we learn best through our mistakes than through our perfections. I will always miss her, but accept her death as a step she chose to take as she admitted to being ready and wanting to go. As she left her earthly body, I felt her peace and I will take that as comfort when I face my end one day. I only hope my children will love me as much as I loved her, if so, I will have succeeded in this life.

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Helen and Kelly Voutt posted a condolence

Thursday, November 30, 0002

We first met Marion at a Beacock reunion many years ago and since then visited with her at many more reunions. We remember her as a lovely lady, very friendly, and a good host when we held one of our executive meetings at her home in Toronto. We will remember her fondly. Our condolences to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Helen and Kelly Voutt

In loving memory of

Marion

2009