Obituary of Marion Kathleen Warren

WARREN: Marion Kathleen Surrounded by family, Marion Kathleen Warren (Reis) passed away peacefully at Huronview Home, Clinton, Ontario on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in her 85th year. Beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Gertrude Reis, Marion was born and raised in Goderich. She is survived by her cherished husband Harold of 64 years and brothers Jack Reis (Evelyn) of Listowel and Bill Reis (Phyllis) of Belleville. Marion is the loving mother of 6 children, Sharon and her husband Patrick Keenan of Port Stanley, Larry and his wife Kathy of Erieau, John of Vancouver, Laura and her husband Ivan Jagodnik of Prince George B.C., Carol of Prince Rupert B.C. and Jeff and his wife Kelly of Parry Sound. Deeply loved by 14 grandchildren Tyler Keenan (Jamie), Ashley Russell (Jeffrey), Justin Warren, Michael Elia, Jessie Sprague (Trevor), Kyla Wilhelmsen (Casey), Jonelle Warren (Chris), Michelle Jagodnik (Rob) Camille Jagodnik (Tyler), Russell Jagodnik (Chelsea), Cody Golem, Drew Golem, Kennedy Warren and Kassidy Warren; and 10 great grandchildren, Thompson and Georgia Keenan, Reese and Quinn Russell, Julianne and Katherine Sprague, Maeve and Andi Wilhelmsen and Tyson and Ava Wallace. Marion is also survived by many nieces and nephews and longtime friends made during her work as secretary of Port Stanley Public School and the Department of National Defense. Marion will be fondly remembered for her passion for gardening, and her beautifully manicured flowerbeds. She sat at the helm of the boat navigating the waters of Lake Erie and Lake Huron, whilst "ole Red" dragged his fishing line along. Together, she and Harold enjoyed their trips out to British Columbia. Marion enjoyed the theatre and frequented Huron County Playhouse with her "Red Hat" friends. She was a talented watercolor artist as well as tole painter and she enjoyed her antique collections. Her grandchildren will remember building gingerbread villages with her every Christmas and decorating her trees with hand-painted ornaments. Her grace, beauty, kindness and smile will leave a lasting impression on all the lives that she has touched. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care given to Marion during her 3 years of residence at Huronview and in particular to her final days. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes – Bluewater Chapel, 201 Suncoast Drive, Goderich on Friday, November 13th from 2 - 4 p.m. A private family service will be held at Lakeshore United Church, Goderich. Interment will follow at a later date. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or Lakeshore United Church, Goderich would be appreciated. Messages of Condolence for the Warren family may be forwarded to www.falconerfuneralhomes.com