Marion Languay

Languay, Marion Margaret in her 89th year, predeceased by her parents Benjamin Gordon, and Mary Ellen (nee McDermott), also predeceased by her brother Francis and sisters Grace (Rivers) and Dorothy (MacPherson). Survived by 15 nieces and nephews, including Michael and Peter Languay; Catherine, Maureen Barlow, Paul, Mark, David, Tim, Ken (Wendy), John (Tracy) and the late MaryAnn Rivers; Don (Barb), Sheila (Mark Stacey), Andrew (Diane), and Michael MacPherson. Also twenty five great nieces and nephews. Survived by cousin Mrs. Joan Garside. “Mame” was born March 30th, 1927 at the family home at 11 Maple Avenue and lived there until her 85th year. She attended St. Mary’s elementary school, Oakville High School and was a graduate of the Dominion Business School in Toronto in 1946. She was employed at the Davis Agency in Oakville for 20 years, followed by 19 years at the Frederick Harris Music Company until her retirement. She loved Oakville. Especially her morning walk to daily mass at St. Andrew (followed by a hot cup o’ “timmies” with the Friendship Group), the Oakville harbor, and strolls along the lake shore. She was also a member of the St Andrew Catholic Women’s League for 72 years. She supported many charities over the years and was an active volunteer at the Braille Workshop and Felix House in Toronto. She loved to travel, was an avid reader, and in her youth a writer, having penned her own “Teen 20” column in the Oakville Record Star newspaper. “Mame” loved all dogs, cats and birds and even had a dedicated “teddy bear den” in her home. A champion bowler, she participated in tournaments across Canada and the USA and also enjoyed cross country skiing and golf. The family would like to thank the staff at the Waterford Long Term Care Facility for the love and care they gave Marion for the past three years, and would also like to thank Mrs. Mary McHugh for her devoted and loyal friendship. Visiting will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, L6M 3K4 on Friday April 10th, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Saturday April 11th, 2015 at 1030 a.m. A reception will be held following the mass at The Ward Funeral Home. Donations can be made to Ian Anderson House or the Canadian Diabetic Association. A kind, caring, gentle soul, she will be forever missed by her family and friends. Please visit the Book of memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com