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July 29, 1946 - February 6, 2023
In loving memory ~
Marilyn passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2023, six months before her 77th Birthday at Westhaven after fighting Alzheimer's disease for more than 9 years.
Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Ellis and Jeannie, in-laws Bob and Mabel, brother Donald, brother-in-law Wayne Sawyer and sisters-in-law Lorraine Evans and Audrey Berry.
Marilyn will be remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Russell of 59 years, daughters Carolyn and Sharlene (Gary) Check, beloved grandchildren Kaila (Cody), Kelsey (Josh), Brandon (Lila), and Andrew (Crystal), great-granddaughters Hannah and Sydney, sisters Linda Sawyer and Lorraine (Brian) Forbes, brother Barry (Marianne), and sister-in-law Denise Johnson, brothers-in-law Don Evans and Terry Berry, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and Friends are invited to attend Marilyn's Celebration of Life which will be held at the Chapel of Memories Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 16th, 2023, with interment to follow at the Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at the Alberni Athletic Hall afterwards with food and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the WESTHAVEN ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT, 3949 Port Alberni Hwy., Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 4S1
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofmemories.ca for the Jefferson family.

Service Details

Celebration of Life
Thursday, February 16, 2023
11:00 AM
Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005 6th Avenue in Port Alberni B.C


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