Marilyn Ann Swarbrick

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Jan

Lisa, Steve and family – Your mom was a terrific lady, such a great friend to Janet, all the neighbors on Keele St. and so many others. Your mom and dad were incredibly kind to both of us and we will always remember them fondly. We hope the good times and happy memories carry all of you through these days. Sending our condolences to each of you. Nora & Jim Priestly

Marilyn was like another daughter to our mother, and sister in our family. She and Bob learned to play bridge, and had a great time at it, with Mom, Dad, Aunt Clare and Uncle Joe… She went on to enjoy it with friends well into her 80th year.

Marilyn was often the centre of the fun life of family gatherings at cottages and homes, and hosted many family reunions: with Bob, and even after his passing. She had decided not to host a reunion in 2002 – but changed her mind after learning that Gar and I had eloped and married: she declared it a wedding party for us. The art that graces our bedroom is a constant reminder: thanks to the resulting generous monetary gifts that enabled its quest and purchase.

Marilyn and Bob served almost parental roles to me after my parents had passed: donating generously to my election campaigns (in spite of not being supporters of my political party  ), providing me with a lovely healing home in which to recover after major surgery, celebrating my achievements after returning to school as a mature student.

When I had to leave a beloved garden behind, Marilyn ‘re-homed’ some of my favourite plants – returning a special one to me when I moved in with Gar, naming this unknown variety ‘Anne’s Daylily’, and pointing out how it’s wellbeing seemed to mirror my own over the years.

When Marilyn’s health began seriously flagging at her Renoir residence, one of our fond photos shows Gar posed with Marilyn in front of the used skateboard that he had mischievously hunted for and placed in the hallway outside her door with a sign saying “Skateboard for sale: Apply within and ask for Marilyn”. He loved making her laugh.

One of the many things that we will miss with Marilyn gone is the beautiful handwriting that graced the birthday cards that she consistently sent to mark our special days. They are now among our ‘keepsafes’ of a much beloved woman.

Anne and Gar

Lisa, Steve and Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother Marilyn. She and your Dad were great people to be around.
Your Mother always greeted me with a wonderful smile, and your Dad with that deep voice, I will never forget them.
She will be greatly missed, Sandy and myself send our condolences.

Love to you and your family, Lisa, and my condolences to you regarding your wonderful mom.

I consider myself blessed to have known Marilyn since I was about 10 years old.
We have always gotten along famously. She and my brother Bob hosted me for many weekends at their home in King city when I was a teen. I have many fond memories of Marilyn over these near 60 years now. We loved each other as brother and sister. We always had fun, comradery and good times together. The best of memories. She had a wonderful spirit, soul and sense of humour. We shared many good conversations and times together. In ways we were soulmates. I and many will continue on with the best and fondest of memories of her.

Wow, Our Marilyn, she was so many wonderful qualities to
so many.

I swear that she had 9 lives.
In the last 10-15 years or so she withstood everything that was thrown at her. She fought to keep her independence. How brave and what endurance she had.
What a hard act to follow.

We loved her and we will miss her terribly.

Allison, Steve and Lisa
The support that you gave your Mother was endless. You should be so very proud.

Tessa and Evan
Your Grammy adored you both. She treasured every visit and took every opportunity to be
with you.

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel and endure this
grief journey.

She is finally at peace.
God rest her soul.

Love you Marilyn
Joey

We are immensely sorry for your loss of this great woman. We spent a lot of weekends with Marilyn and Bob at our cottage. We loved that Marilyn always joined us kids to do the loads of dishes after Clare’s big dinners and we had lots of laughs while doing so. We loved the family reunions Marilyn was so kind to host on Keele St and on Georgian Bay. She always wore a smile and held a glass of wine. She was a dear soul to all of the family. Bob, you could not have found a partner more perfect, not just for yourself, but for us. Marilyn fit snugly into the LaChapelle family from day one, and we loved her.
Much love and hugs to you all,
John and Laurie

Marilyn was such a lovely, kind lady. Dan and I really enjoyed speaking with her at all the family events. She was so positive and fun, always making us smile. She will truly be missed. Our deepest condolences to Steve, Ally, Tessa , Evan and Lisa. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dear Lisa, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of staying with you and your mom from when I traveled through Toronto. She was so kind and lovely. Deepest condolences to you and your family. May her memory be a blessing.

Finding out about Lisa’s mom was very sad.
I know she was going through a lot.
I remember I went up to visit Lisa and I met here mom she took me out for a great dinner.
I wish we lived closer
I would have visited her often.
She was a sweetheart!
She will make it to heaven that’s for sure!
RIP

My sincere condolences to the entire Swarbrick family and especially Lisa and Steve. Marilyn was an excellent sister-in-law to me and a wonderful aunt to Dana and Daniel. I have fond memories of family visits with Marilyn, Bob, Lisa and Steve….tremendous hosts and lots of fun. Marilyn always remembered kids’ birthdays and at Christmas. She was a compassionate, friendly, and caring person who will be missed.