elevated AQQZM July 18, 1927 ~ August 24, 2024

elevated AQQZM Visitation
Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated AQQZM Funeral Service
Friday, August 30, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated AQQZM Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated AQQZM Obituary
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear mother, Marianne, who passed on August 24, 2024, at the age of 97. She is reunited with her husband Bernard after 33 years.  She is survived by her children Bernie Nick and Linda (Wayne) Hodgson.  She will be greatly missed by her grand-children Amanda and Mark (Sandra) and great-grand-children Sophia and Nico.

elevated AQQZM Marianne was born near Graz, Austria on July 18, 1927.  Born the second of four children, she was fortunate to have an idyllic childhood being raised on the farm by her grandparents. She emigrated to Toronto in 1951 and was married to Bernard for 40 years. They established their business ventures of house flipping and real estate investments. During their early years, they travelled by car on many adventures.  Weekends were spent at the beach. In later years, our parents’ love of travel took them to many exciting destinations.

elevated AQQZM Family and friends were entertained with gusto. There was always an event to be celebrated.  Her kitchen was the center of the home, and often had the aroma of sweet baked goods wafting through the air.  Marianne set the bar high as a Homemaker, Mother, and Grandmother.

elevated AQQZM Upon being widowed, she moved to Newmarket to be closer to family. Becoming an Oma brought her the greatest joy.  It was then that she became known as “Oma” to everyone. Her garden was her pride.  A visit to her home would not be complete without a tour of her flowers.  Becoming a Florida Snowbird brought more adventure to the whole family.  Her circle of friends grew at the Senior Center, where she joined the Craft club and played Card Games.  She was stiff competition. Not much slowed Oma down. She was a very strong woman.

elevated AQQZM Sunday family dinners were standard. Her home was filled with warmth and encouragement. She supported her family and was fiercely devoted to each of us but determined to ensure that we do our best. She loved her family thoroughly and was proud of each one of us.

elevated AQQZM In her later years she suffered from Dementia. The family would like to thank her caregiver Marites Austin for her unending support.

elevated AQQZM We would also like to extend our thanks to Newmarket Health Centre Rogers Home Unit where Marianne lived for the last 3 years. Marianne received outstanding care – the staff brought her such joy and gave her life enrichment in the final years. We could not have asked for better dedication and compassion than what was given during Marianne’s palliative care. She had a respectful and peaceful passing, and the family is extremely grateful.

elevated AQQZM As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society York Region.

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