Peacefully at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, January 6, 2017 of Lucan and formerly of Teeswater in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Dave Park (1965). Dear mother of Barb Coughlin of Strathroy, Nancy Park and Bob Choquette of Ottawa, and Betty MacLachlan of Stratford, P.E.I. Dear grandmother of Brad Coughlin and Haley Flaro of Fredericton, N.B., Jan O’Brien of Wyoming; Dave and Tanya MacLachlan of Chilliwack, B.C., Heather MacLachlan of Charlottetown, P.E.I; Dave and Kristen Park of Strathroy, and Donnie and Angie Park of Parkhill. Cherished great-grandmother of Michaela, Maeve, Karah; Ian; Katelyn, Hudson; Bryce, Eva, Leah. Dear sister-in-law of Joan Jeffery of Toronto. Predeceased by her son Jeff Park (2001), sons-in-law Don Coughlin (2003) and Don MacLachlan (2016), 4 brothers and 1 sister. Marjorie taught for many years at the Lucan High School and the South Huron District High School. She was an active member of the Lucan United Church and in the later years Villages United Church. Special thank you to the staff at the Prince George Retirement Residence and also to Doris Ovens who was always there for Marjorie.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to Villages United Church or Jessie’s Journey (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) would be appreciated by the family.
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Don & Donna Webster
To Marj’s family:
So sorry to learn of your great loss. We knew Marj as a language
teacher in South Huron. We appreciated her friendliness then and
since. She has been a wonderful person, respected by those who knew her.
Cynthia, Jean-Marc and family
Nancy and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your Mum was larger than life and lived her nearly-100 years with grace, intelligence, engagement and love. I know she will be deeply missed, but also that these characteristics will live on through her children and kin. We will be thinking of you all.
Al & Carol (Young) Hutcheson
Barb and the Park family
Sorry to hear of your Mom’ passing, she was an amazing lady with a great spirit.
Enjoyed visiting with her at the Beach St. Apt’s.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Al Carol
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our deepest sympathy to Marj’s entire family. May you find comfort in knowing that your Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was so respected and cherished by all around her. She will not be forgotten.
Love, Jim and Helen
Judy and Bill Darling
Barb and families
we were sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing.
our condolences to you and your family
Kim & Dorothy O'Brien
Barb, Brad, Jan and Family
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and GreatGrandmother
It was a pleasure to have known her.
Judy Jeffery and Hans Anderegg
Dear Betty, Barb, Nancy and Family; My deepest condolence to your family, Your Mom was always an inspiration and a Lady who loved all the connections of the Jeffery Clan,, it was always a pleasure to see her and have wonderful conversations. She certainly loved life and her family. We”ll miss her deeply.
Eileen Rushton
I will always remember Marj for her great friendship, her love of family, and her dedication to both her community and Lucan United Church.. May she rest in peace.
Joan Greenlee and Family
Barb and family sorry to hear of the passing of your mother – our deepest sympathy to you all – you will always have your memories of her – Joan – Derek – Debb and Chad Greenlee
Doris Richardson
To Mrs. Park’s Family
Mrs. Park touched the lives of many students. I am glad to have been one of her French students. She amazed me when years after high school our community interactions brought us into contact and she remembered me. She was always very interested in what you were doing in life. A wonderful lady!
Faye& Mike Geoghegan
Dear Park and Couglhin families;
We always admired your mother and grandmother . We know our mother Eileen will miss their chats and Bridge games!
You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this challenging time.
Gary and Linda Hayter
Barb & Family
Gary and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Gary and Linda Hayter
Frank and Carol Hardy
Barb and family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Mom and Grandma. All who knew her will cherish memories of a great teacher, citizen , and friend . May she rest in peace.
Frank and Carol
Bob and Martha Heywood
We both have good memories of a great French teacher (and a very brave chaperone on our grade 10 train trip to Quebec). From time to time we bumped into your mom at church and social functions and she always was interested in what we were up to. More than once I picked her out in the congregation and greeted her in the little bit of “francois” that I have retained. She encouraged many with her cheery outlook from the vantage point of a long and full and fruitful life. We share your loss.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Barb and family,
Deepest sympathy to all of you. Your Mom and Grandma was a real treasure. Many years ago she was my teacher to prepare me for VON volunteer work. All who knew her will cherish their memories.
Cathy Westwood
I am sorry for your loss. I often had the pleasure of sitting with Marj and Helen for church services at Lucan United and enjoyed our many conversations. She will be missed.
Wayne and Cheryl Carroll
To Barb, Nancy, Betty and families.
Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Hopefully fond memories will bring you all comfort.
She surely had a life well lived.
Bev Dayman
Barb, Brad, Jan and all of Mrs Parks family
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your mother and grandmother.
I had the absolute pleasure of spending my days with Mrs Parks while she lived at Prince George. She was a lovely lady with a warm kind smile.
So sorry for your loss.
Bev Dayman
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Barb and your extended family –
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Marj was a wonderful, friendly lady who lived life to the fullest. We enjoyed many chats at church, and will miss her. Treasure your memories of good times spent with your mother. Our deepest condolences to each of you.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Sally Williams
To the Park Family,
Sorry to hear of Marj’s passing. She was the most caring & loving person we knew.
When we came to Canada, she was helpful in setting us up in a home etc. and then we heard she had lost her husband recently, but this did not deter her from helping others in her grief. We will never forget this and will keep her in our prayers always.
Love to all of the family from Sally, Judy, Josette, Karen, Gisele & Tammy Williams.
Harry & Judy Bond
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. We are never ready for their departure.
Harry & Judy Bond
Dana & Jack Garrett
Barb & family,
We heard about your Mom’s passing & would like to express our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Your Mother is one of the last of that generation (same as my parents Mel & Mary Culbert) and she will be missed very much. Fortunately we have lots of good memories to keep in our hearts & minds.
Sincerely,
Dana & Jack Garrett
The McNaughton family
Barb, Brad, Jan and family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Marj. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by everyone whom knew her.
Rebecca and James
Jim & Florence Young
Barb, Jan, Nancy, and families
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother & Grandmother. She was a wonderful lady to have known. She sang in the choir at church, along with Jim’s father.
Mary and George Young
Barb and family
Sorry for the loss of your mother, she was a great lady. You and your family are in our hearts.
Gilles Painchaud
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
On my own behalf and the membership of Royal Canadian Legion Br #17 Wellington PEI I would like to express my sincere condolences, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
She will be dearly missed.
Laurie Gardner
Hi Barb, Brad and Jan,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You will miss her dearly. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Laurie and Dave
Marion Barr
To Barb , Nancy and Betty and families
So sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. I had a visit with her just before Christmas.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Revington
Barb, Nancy, Betty & Families,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Marj. I remember her as a very kind and friendly person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Marilyn and Clive Bowden
Barb, Nancy, Betty, and Families,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was an amazing lady, and left such a legacy for her family and friends. She will be missed by so many, but her acts of kindness, friendship, and leadership will remind us of her strength and caring. Lucan has lost another wonderful person, but good memories remain. We remember lots of fun times with the Hearn and Park families!
Bobbie Vens
Barb, Nancy, Betty and family
On behalf of Jean , Ruth, Louise, Bobbie, Marie and Bill and our families .(family of the late Marion Cochrane)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Your mom was a very special lady.
Bobbie Vens
Nancy Turnbull (Haskett)
Barb,Nancy and Betty I am sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and families. I remember her coming the the skating arenas when Jan and Nicole were skating..
Rae Wild
To Mrs Park’s family, my sincere condolence.
Rae Wild
Brighton
former colleague SHDHS
Alex Choquette
Nancy and family I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Caro and Tom Norris
Dear Barb, Brad and Jan
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. What a wonderful life she had!
Best always
Caro and Tommy
Thomas Norris
Dear Barb,Brad and Jan
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. A lovely life well lived!
Best always,
Caro and Tommy
Helen William Delorme
Barb,Nancy,Betty and Family
Sorry to hear of Marj passing. Our deepest condolences to each and everyone of you. Marj was a long friend to our family.
Helen William Delorme
Gord and Sharlene Worrall
Barb, Nancy, Betty and family, We are sorry for your loss. Mrs. Park was one of my Mom’s teachers in high school, and a long time friend of my Aunt Gwen Grose. I met your Mom through Jeff. She was a wonderful person, and she will be missed.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with your families. I was one of her students in the Lucan High School. Marj was always a friendly lady with a great smile, a great person for the community. No life ends, until all the lives that person has touched end.
Mientje Patenaude
QOn behave of the Patenaude family I would like to extend my deepest sympathies.I am sure your memories will keep you strong through this difficult time. Mientje Patenaude
Margaret Prout
I have many memories over the years while living in Lucan. I do recall singing in the United Church choir. Marj was a member at that time, as well as Bernice Lockyer, Marlene Revington, Alex Young and our wonderful soloist Kay Thompson. Heartfelt condolences to all family members.
Shipley,D&P
To the Park’s and extended family, our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. SHe left a great legacy of a life well lived with courage,faith and lot’s of Love.
Nancy Murray
To Barb and family
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Sandra (McLellan) & Larry Hern
Dear Barb, Nancy & Betty and all your family,
I was sorry to read of the passing of your Mom, but always took great delight in her throughout the years, whenever our paths crossed at Church and community functions. She was an amazing lady who made an impression on me first as our Lucan United Church Junior Choir leader, and more recently with her inspiring words at the final service in Lucan as the Church amalgamated with Granton. She spoke of her faith and love of the Church and what it meant to her. May happy memories of your wonderful Mom eventually replace the painful loss you are all feeling now.
Yvonne Elliott
To the Park Family
I did not have your Mother at Exeter High School, but respected her as she was such a lovely lady. We crossed paths many years later at U.C.W. Presbyterial meetings and she had not changed a speck…still the same lovely lady.
Please accept my sympathy as you and so many others mourn her loss.
Sincerely
Yvonne (Jaques) Elliott
Audrey Andersen
Mon professeur de francais at Lucan High School, many memories over the years since then.
My sincere sympathy to the Park Family.
Diane White
Aunt Marj was such an amazing ‘inspiration’ to our family and anyone lucky enough to have known her! Her grace, dignity and wisdom are forever cherished and she leaves her ‘positive’ imprint with us all!
Diane (Bob) White and Family
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Barb & Family, sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mom, she will be missed by all who love her. With sympathy, Jacqui (Coughlin)& Charlie Regier and our extended Coughlin Family
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Barb, Nancy, Betty and Family,
So Sorry to hear of Marj’s passing, She was a Wonderful Woman who I had the pleasure to get to know each Thursday while doing her hair for many years, she shared her passion for bridge and for the ball games and curling to name a few and was always on top of her game to when we discussed world events etc. I was just talking with her at the hospital and though i felt she was very sick she still knew what was going on around her, What a Gem! your Mother & Grandmother was which you already know, I will miss her dearly, I have a cup and saucer and a spoon from her collection and will fondly cherish it and won’t forget her Christmas pudding she made me every year. RIP Marj
Sincerely, Sue Heffernan
Don and Judy Squire
Sending our condolences to you all. It is heartbreaking to lose a loved parent and family member, but you will each have special memories to sustain you.
Don and Judy Squire
Carla DosSantos
Marjorie was a beautiful lady who always inspired me. I feel grateful to have had her as a friend. May her legacy live on through her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
L. Donna Fawcett
I am the daughter of Ed and Freeda Melanson who were good friends to Marj. I loved her straightforward way and she always offered a smile and a hello when we bumped into each other. I offer you my deepest condolences.
Bonnie (Stanton) Bryan
Condolences to the family. I have some lovely memories of “Mrs. Park” during my longtime friendship with Betty. Always very patient with a household of teenage girls , all getting ready together for a night out. A wonderful lady who will be missed.
Steve Revington
Barb, Nancy, Betty and Families, My condolences on the passing of Marj . She was a terrific person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Dear Barb, Brad, Jan, Nancy, Betty and families
We are saddened by the news of the passing of your dear mother/grandma. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time. Keep the memories close to your hearts – they will last a life time. Marj was a wonderful and dedicated lady who left her mark in the Lucan community which she so loved. Tom and Mary Ann McLaughlin
Betty Coughlin,Karen & Kathy
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Our deepest sympathy to all the family, we are thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Diane (Young), Phil and Jessica Davis
Marjorie was a very fine lady. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Pat(Bradley) Riddell
So sorry for your loss Park family. She was a wonderful lady who always had a smile.
Doris & Doug Ovens
To Barb,Nancy,Betty & all your families we all have lost a very Special Lady in various ways. Marj was very special to me & I want to thank all of you for sharing her with me. Her years with us at Beech Place are so memorial, she will never be forgotten. God Bless You All & keep her memories alive.
Larry Lewis
Barb, Nancy, Betty and families it is with great sadness that we hear of the loss of your mother. A great inspiration to many people who enjoyed life to her fullest. Cherish all those good memories.
Larry and Lynda Lewis
Linda Upcott
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember delivering Avon to her for my mom, Betty Hodgins. Wow she truly had a life to be proud of
Brenda Moon
To the family of Marj,
So very sorry to hear of Marj’s passing . She deserves great respect! She raised her wonderful children on her own after her dear husband passed . I remember shared conversations with her at the arena about Jeff’s health. He and Gord played hockey together, and we were concerned. Lastly, I enjoyed assisting her while working at the Prince George. Marj possessed an incredible, silent strength. Our thoughts are with all the family at this time.
Sharon Lewis
My Aunt Marj I will miss you dearly fond memories will be kept forever love always ..Sharon,Anthony and Matthew from Ottawa..
Nancy Watson Morrison
The Park Family
So sad to hear the passing of such a wonderful Lady. I have known Mrs. Park all my life.
Barb, Nancy ,Betty and all your family.
My sympathy
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Diane Park
One of the strongest and kindest women I have ever had the pleasure if knowing..may god bless you and yours, and may you draw strength from each other to get though the tough times ahead….to each and every one of you, all my love, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
We were very sorry to hear of Marj’s passing. She was such a wonderful neighbour for all our years on Langford Dr. Russ and I send our deepest sympathies to the family in this difficult time. Sorry we can not be with you at this time.
Ena de Haan
Marjorie was a long retired teacher at the Exeter highschool and faithfully came to the first day of school reunions ( aptly named “to hell with the bell” …….. a strong woman and much admired by many.
Heartfelt condolences to her family.
Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Betty, Nancy and Barb;
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time. Your mom was a very special lady as you already must know. I knew her from our times together at the local united church services. She used to come to every service and bring a carload of ladies with her. One winter’s day she arrived at our church in Centralia, with her car load of ladies and one lady had a hat with her. The lady put it in the hymn book holder in front of her and your mother very nicely told her that if she left it there, she would probably forget it, so why not set it beside her purse. But the lady did not change her mind. Your mom dropped each lady off at their home following the service and lo and behold, the one with the hat had no hat. So after dropping all the rest of the ladies off in Lucan, your mother drove all the way back to Centralia to get the hat for this woman. Fortunately there were still two of us left at the church and I was able to help her get the hat, as well as have a nice conversation with her. That was the kind of person your mom was – kind, helpful, generous, gracious, giving, a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God Bless.
Ron Sillick
Jessie Sillick sends her condolences to the Park family. Jessie is a life-long friend of Marj, starting at Teeswater Public School. Jessie, now at Braemar Retirement Residence in Wingham, enjoyed visits and phone calls with Marj and will miss those.
Donna & Norm Middaugh
Barb, Brad and Jan
We are very sorry to hear of Marj’s passing.
Your mother/ grandmother was a delightful woman
who lived a wonderful life.
We know you are very proud of her.
Dorothy & Don Lankin
Park girls & families
Our sincere sympathy in the lost of your Mother. Marj faced many challenges over her life, she said “her faith and church life gave her strength”. She was a special inspirational person.
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Barb,Nancy ,Betty and your families .What a wonderful long life you Mom had ,but it is still hard to say the final goodbye,just think how happy she will be to meet up with Jeff and your Dad again.We where neighbours for many years on Langford Dr.Sending each one of you my sympathy.
Alanna Hosking
Dear Barb and Family,
Offering you and your family our sincerest condolences.
Your mother lived a full life surrounded by a wonderful family.
Mac and Steve Hosking
Bill and Dianne Dietrich
To the Park family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. This past summer we had the pleasure of her company at our 45th high school reunion. It was wonderful to see her. Cherish the memories.
Teresa & Jeff Young
To the Park family Our deepest condolences for your loss Thoughts and prayers go out to you
Barb and John Scales
John and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of your much loved mother, grandmother,great grandmother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I will miss the many wonderful stories, shared by Betty, of this remarkable woman.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Barb & family,
Sorry to hear about your mom. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Joe & Marla
Tom Hearn
Barb, Nancy, Betty and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Marj was a good friend to our family for many years. She was a good role model for a life well lived. She will be missed.