Obituary of MARION EILEEN GARDNER

Gardner, Marion (Bartlett)- March 9, 1932-February 28, 2020 Passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family. Wife of the late Norm (1997). Mother of Norman of Sydney BC, Nancy Stelpstra (and David) of Simcoe, Heather Cloet (and Bryon)of Simcoe, the late Susan (1958), George of Victoria BC, Judith Koopman (and Ted) of Lynedoch, Walter (and Abby Church)of Port Dover, David of Victoria BC. Grandma/Bama and great grandmother to Joel Stelpstra, Cameron Stelpstra; Laura France (and Greg)and their children Max and Emmeline; Sarah Cleaver (and Casey ) and their children Jack, Isla, and Emmett; Jason (and Jessica Farrell) and their children Ava, Baustyn and Lily; Nicholas Koopman (and Jessica)and their children Julian and Winston; Tristan Koopman (and Michelle Winmill); Hayley Koopman (and Brendon Walsh ); Tanner Gardner, Shelby Gardner; Jonah Gardner and Emma Gardner. Marion will be remembered by her brother Bob Bartlett, sister Elinor Kotanko as well as brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Kathy Howden. Marion had a wide circle of friends that she painted with, played scrabble with, went to yard sales with and of course her beloved tea ladies. Following Marion’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. Donations may be made to the Who Did It Club or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted with THOMPSON-MOTT FUNERAL HOME, Waterford (519-443-5332). Life’s Masterpiece Life, the mystic artist A picture fair, has made, with colours on a canvas That will never, never fade It’s framed in golden memories Of friendship warm and true, And underneath it is inscribed Three letters, you