Marilyn Jean McEachern (Brooks), 76, peacefully passed away with family by her side, Friday, March 1, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer, at Matthew’s House Hospice, Alliston.
Beloved wife of Ian, loving mother of Marlene and Todd Smith, Peter and Annette, Sheri and Reid McBain, Mark and Ashlynn, Sadly missed by grandchildren Sydney, Hayley, Charlotte, Madison, Katrina, Graydon, Alexie and Chloe. Predeceased by her parents Oliver and Margaret Brooks, Brother Robert (Bob) and sister-in-law Sheila and Brother William (Bill) survived by sister-in law Donna. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and friends.
Join the family for a Celebration of Marilyn’s Life at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street. S., (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday March 24, 2019 from 11:30 am until time of service in the chapel at 12:30 pm. followed by refreshments.
Donations to Matthew’s House Hospice, 131 Wellington Street East, Alliston L9R 1G7, would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Angelo Sperduti
Dear Mark and Ashlynn, Very sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Angelo and Cathy Sperduti, Bolton, Ont
Stephanie Davidson
The Watson neighbours send their sympathies, we are thinking of you – cherish the memories, celebrate the life – we send all our love, xoxo
Barbara Moore
Ian and family
Very sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Fred and Barb Moore
Allaina Kenmir
McEachern Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. My condolences during this difficult time.
Chris Sharpe
Ian, Mark and the rest of the McEachern family
Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Our thoughts are with you.
The entire McEachern family has been good friends to the Sharpe family for many years.
I have many wonderful memories of our times with the McEachern family
Great neighbors on Bell Air Dr. in Bolton. I still remember the pool parties!
Lots of love,
Chris, Tara, Emily and Ella Sharpe
Kitchener, Ontario
cbsharpe@rogers.com
Tina MacDougall
Dear Mark and Ashlynn and all your family.
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing.
Cherish all the wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time.
She is at peace and suffering over.
Love and Hugs
Tina
Karen , Kelly, Emily, Jessica & Ashley Osborne
We are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Deb Corpe
Ian and family, so very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Al & pat Johnson
Ian -so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing -Cancer is a bad thing –we wish you the best moving forward–Al & Pat-
Tom and Deborah Banks
We are so sorry Mark, Ash, Syd and Graydon and to all your family to hear of your mom’s passing. May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort. With our love and deepest sympathy as we remember your mom
Susan Robertson-Flynn
Ian and family, sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathies to all.
Susan and Gary
Pat and Al
Dear KIN Ian and family, please know that Al and I hold you close in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere condolences at the loss of your mom. KIN Pat and Al
Deb Sinclair Morandi
Ian, Marlene, Peter, Sheri, Mark and families. I have fond memories of your Mom and growing up on Belair Drive. Our sincere condolences.
Maty Moriarty
Dear Ian and family my deppsest sympathy to you and your family
Linda Kenmir
Dear Ian,
We are so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
I know you all have many cherished memories that will help you through this difficult time. Just one of our many memories of Marilyn is playing cards at the cottage. Lots of fun and laughter. Marilyn will not be forgotten
Linda & Gord
Diane and Wayne Sunley
Wayne and Diane Sunley
We are so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May your memories of family times together help to ease your sorrows. Hugs to all.
Marnie Korhonen
We are so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Ian.
Marnie & Wendy
Marilyn & Oscar Hunt
Ian & Family
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your wife and mother. May the memories of times together
help you through this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Patty Norris (Sinclair)
Ian, Sheri, Marlene, Peter and Mark
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. I spoke with Marilyn last week about all the great memories; growing up on Belair and spending time at Wood Lake. She was fortunate to be surrounded by love; Ian, great kids and grand kids❤️❤️❤️❤️
James A. McKane
Ian & Family – Ian, I am so sorry to learn of Marilyn’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is, also, too bad we are “meeting” in this manner after soooooooo many years. All the best, Jim McKane, South Bruce Peninsula (near Wiarton)
Harvey and Nina Rideout
Mark, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The Rideout Family.
Beth (Moffatt) Creighton
Ian & Family
My thoughts & prayers are with you Our Moffatt Family had many memories with the Brooks family growing up with them & attending many function in the Village together. And I do remember the McEachern family also. My sincere sympathy in the passing of Marilyn to you all.
My she RIP.
Beth (Moffatt) Creighton
Gord & Marg Adams
Ian & Family:
Sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Terry & Wayne Stoddart
Ian and Family
A Symbol of Hope
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again and though we wish it could have stayed… We feel lucky to have seen it.
(Ian, I will be out of the country in March but I will offer a toast to Marilyn on March 24th)
Heartfelt condolences,
Terry & Wayne Stoddart
Janet McCormack
Sheri and family….I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing….its never easy but her pain and suffering is over. Hold tight to your memories….cancer can’t take them.
Hugs to you all.
Doug Jones
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, words cannot begin to express the sadness you are feeling right now, God rest her soul.
Ken Graham
Ian, Sheri , Mark and Ashlynn, Sydney and Graydon
It doesn’t seem that long ago when I met Ian and Marilyn while teaching two of their great kids- Sheri and Mark, at Ellwood Memorial Public School. I never got over the death of my mother so I sympathise what you are going through.
One thing that never disappears is our memories and our friends. One day cancer will be beaten.
Bob, JoAnn and the Peddle family
Ian and family we are so sorry for your loss. The many times we saw Marilyn at some Kin functions she always made me laugh with her wry sense of humour. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Ken and Juanita
our sympathies to all the family in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you all.
Hank & Betty Lou Vanderpost
Ian & Family: We send our deepest sympathy to the entire family at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hank & Betty Lou Vanderpost
Nick & Pat Swirla
Ian & Family…Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
..we were very saddened to hear of Marilyn’s passing, she was a “Ultimate Neighbour” over the past 10 years in Briar Hill & we will certainly miss her sense of humour & uncanny ability to “tell it like it is!!!”…..
She definitely made this world a better place! ……R.I.P.
Judy Bennett
Ian & Family
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time… think of the good times & embrace each other always. God Bless
Catherine (Kay) Cross Blacklock
Though her smile is gone forever and her hand you cannot touch. Still you have so many memories of the one you loved so much. Her memory is your keepsake, with which you’ll never part. God has her in his keeping. You have her in your hearts.
It is with great sadness that we offer our deepest sympathy Kay and Family
Edna Wright
Sending our Sincere Sympathy to Ian and family.
Roy & Edna Wright.
Mary Moriarty
Dear Ian and Family my deppsest sympathy for the loss of such a great woman Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is truly sorry for your loss but her Leagacy will live on
The Duck Family
Donna and Frank Duck And Family Ian we were very saddened when you called Florida. All your golf friends and us are thinking how sad your family is. We are home after April. 1. So will keep in touch. Donna andFrank
The Duck Family
Donna and Frank Duck And Family Ian and family. We are sending our condolences to you at this time. 4H and Junior Farmers. Florida friends from golf and out to lunches are sending their thoughts. Donna and Frank
Marlene Smith
We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a great lady!! Matt, Marlene, Luke and Kyle Smith
Katrina Litwin
Ian, Sheri , and family . Sheri its times like this when we remember how important moms are and all the good things they bring to a family . I’m sorry to hear of your moms passing and hope you are doing alright during this difficult time. Remember your moms humor and the great times in the pool on Bellair.
Marv & Betty Matson
Dear friend Ian and your family, our deepest condolences to you and yours on the loss of Marilyn. We have so many fond memories of you and your family. Please know we are thinking of you. Take care of each other.
Marv & Betty Matson
PEI
John and Verna Traynor
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Ruth Watson
Dear Ian and family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family with the passing of Marilyn. She was a lovely woman and I know you will miss her dearly,
Sincerely,
Ruth Watson
Diana Peddle
Mark, Ashlynn, Sydney and Graydon,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Our sincere condolences.
Diana, Steve and Pierce
Don and Marlene Stanley
Ian and Family;
Our sincere sympathy to each of you. We all have wonderful memories of Marilyn and the great times we had on our numerous holidays both in Barbados and on BelAir.
She was a great person and everyone will miss her terribly.
Betty Jean Carberry
Ian and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Marilyn. You are in our thoughts.
Clare and Betty Jean
Mary Killeen
Our deepest condolences to Ian and family.
Hazel Morrison and family
FRED JULIAN
IAN AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF MARILYN’S PASSING, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. AGNES & FRED JULIAN
Glen Hutchinson
Ian and family
Please accept our condolences on behalf of the Hutchinson familu. God bless all
Lonna Speirs
Ian and family
So sorry to hear of Marilyn passing. We were in grade 8 together
My condolences.
Lesley Flood
Dear Sheri and all of the family : sending love and strength and the peace of God to you all . May God hold you in his arms .
Lesley Flood
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Ian and family:
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Marilyn, wife, mother, grandmother & great friend to many other people. Keep your happy, cherished memories close to your heart as these thoughts will help you get through the hard times. On behalf of the McMullan family on Henderson St,, our thoughts and sympathies are with all of you at this time.
Nora Jones
To Ian and all the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. The Kin Family had some great times together…great memories of Marilyn and her quiet wit.
All the best , Ian.
Nora and Terry Jones and family
Kathy Clarkson and family
Ian
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jack and Edna MacDonald
We are sad to hear of Marilyn’s passing and send our condolences. We are in Florida but should be home to be there on the 24th. Keep your memories.
Carol Seglins
Dear Ian and family
My sincere condolences to all. Memories of our families experiences together in the Arctic Student exchange are treasured.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Carol Seglins and family
Tanja
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nathalie Normandin,Jim Dermott & Wilma Dermott
We would like to offer our condolences to all, in particular to Alexis, Chloe and their father. We are sad for your loss. We are thinking of you and are sending our thoughts and prayers. Nathalie Normandin, Jim Dermott and Wilma Dermott.
Loes and John
Our deepest condolences to Ian and his family on Marilyn’s passing. Always heartbreaking to lose one’s life partner.
Ruth & Fred May
We send our sympathy at this difficult and sad time.
Don Lofto
Our sincere condolences Ian and all the family.
Don & Jane Lofto
Carlton Wddling
IAN, Mary and I were shocked to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and send you our most sincere condolences.
Carlton & Mary Waddling