Marion Isabel Cole (nee Goatcher)

January 28, 1922 – September 7, 2008

Marion Cole passed away to be with the Lord and beloved family who have gone before her on Sunday, September 7, 2008. A dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-­grandmother, Marion was a wonderful Christian lady who was always there for her family and friends. She will be remembered as a woman who by example showed us how to live with great patience, kindness and a positive attitude. Marion was born in Regina, Saskatchewan but grew up in Montreal where she met and married her soul mate Victor. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. In her younger years Mom had been a schoolteacher in a one-room schoolhouse. After their marriage, Vic and Marion lived in Argentina for 2 years before moving back to Canada to make their home in Moose Jaw. Upon retiring they enjoyed winters in Arizona for many years. Mom was very active in the Moose Jaw Kinette Club and loved to entertain, play bridge with friends, spend time with her grandchildren, read (a life-long passion) and, later in life, paint. Her many oil paintings are something of which she was very proud. Throughout the years Marion and Vic were able to travel to many different areas of the world, sometimes to visit a scene that she had painted from a picture or postcard. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Daisy and Philip Goatcher, sister, Margaret Beavis, brother, Jim Goatcher and infant brother, Philip Goatcher. She is survived by her loving husband Victor Cole, son David (Yvette) Cole of Ottawa and their children, Theresa Cole (Tommy Vavougious) and Barbara Cole (Guy Marcoux), son Chuck (Jeannette) Cole of Moose Jaw and their children, Curtis Cole and Jasmine (Kent) Strom, daughter Christine (Mike) Ward of Moose Jaw and their children, Matthew Ward (Hailey), Marshal Ward (Amanda) and Cody Ward (Bobbi), great-grandchildren George, Nicholas and Alexandria Vavougious, Tristan and Emma Marcoux, Tylar Strom; sisters, Hazel Hibbard and Doris North of the Toronto area; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many great friends. The Funeral Service will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel, 106 Athabasca St.E., Moose Jaw, on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:30 pm,  with Rev. John Carley officiating. Mom's wishes were to be cremated and a private interment will be held in the Cole family plot at Rosedale Cemetery at a later time. Mom had been struggling with various pains and ailments in her later years and put up a very brave and strong fight until her final days. Her stay at Pioneers Lodge was brief but was a comforting end to her life and she passed away peacefully. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pioneers Housing, 1000 Albert St., Moose Jaw, SK., S6H 2Y2 or a charity of your choice. In living memory of Marion, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Maurice and Doris McIlrath - Kelowna, B.C.: We were saddened to learn of Marion's passing, Vic, She was a kind lady and a gracious hostess.  You were both truly blessed to be together and soul mates for over 65 years. Our sympathy, 

Barbara E. Dreher (nee Holt) - Kizugawa City, Kyoto, Japan: Dear Mr. Cole and family, I spoke with my mother, Florence Holt, today.  She told me of Mrs. Cole's passing.  I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to you all.  Although it has been many years since I have seen any of you, I still remember Mrs. Cole with great fondness. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Stan and Marlene Boyko - Caron, SK: Our condolences to the Cole family on the passing of your dear Marion.  May you all find comfort in the cherished memories of her.

Julie and Sheean - Moose Jaw, SK: So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time of sadness. With deepest sympathy.

Duncan & Wendy Macdiarmid - Medicine Hat, AB: Mr. Cole and the Cole family et al, know that our thoughts are with you at this time. Your many happy memories and laughs will brighten this time of sorrow.

Dawn Luhning - Moose Jaw, SK: My sincere sympathies to you Vic and your family at this sad time. My thoughts are with you.

Vern & Margaret Hibbard - Iron Bridge, ON: Thinking of you all and remembering our last visit with Uncle Vic and Aunt Marion in May. Wishing you comfort in your memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. We will be with you in thought in the coming days and afterwards as you learn to live your life with an empty spot in it.

Rick &Ginger Grant - Toronto, ON; Vic our condolences to you and your family. Always enjoyed your visits with Aunt Glad and Marion was such a warm and gracious lady. God Bless

Vern & Pat Stern - Rochester, MN, USA: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Marion.  How very sad we were to hear of her death.   We will remember our times spent together in Arizona & summer golf tournaments.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doris North - Oshawa, ON.: My heart goes out to you Vic and the family. We will miss Marion, but know that she had the most devoted husband and family and had a happy life. Now she gets her reward.

Rob Carnie - Moose Jaw, SK: Mr. Cole, Chris, Chuck and family...sincere condolences.

Dianne Stockwell - Westbank, BC.: It is with admiration I will always remember "Mrs. Cole's" patience. My condolences to the whole family. Chris, take care!

Leiann Armitage - Moose Jaw, SK: Marion will be missed by everyone at the Mullberry Estates.

Garth and Jeanette Rattee - Cochrane, AB:  Every memory we have of our time spent with the Cole family is a good one. With love.............Garth & Jeanette

Robert & Marie Marcoux - Orleans, ON: It is with deep sorrow that we had heard the passing of Marion. We met her on a few occasions when she visited Ottawa and were happy to have know her. We wish Victor and the Cole family our deepest sympathy at the time of their grief.

Don & Bette Anne Kern - Moose Jaw, SK: To Vic & Family our deepest sympathy on your loss.

By and Lori  Benson - Moose Jaw, SK: Vic Chuck and family .Sorry to here of Marion's passing. She was a true lady in all respects, remember all the good times ,which there are many.

Bill Fyvie - Calgary AB.: My condolences to Christine, Vic, Chuck, David and the Cole family. Marion was like a mother to me for a few years and I will be forever grateful for her care and love during that time. In deepest sympathy,

Joan Patterson - Okotoks, AB: Dear Vic, David, Chuck, and Chris and families. Sorry to hear of Marion's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Rosalynn and Don Thompson - St. Albert, Alberta.: To Vic and Family,  We have many fond memories of Marion and Vic both from Buffalo Pound Lake and Arizona as well.  My Mom, Ila and Step Dad, Sherm had many good visits, celebrations and parties with your parents.  Marion was such a warm, caring and intelligent woman  whom I enjoyed visiting with on the occasions when I was with my Mom.

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