Mme Marilyn Turpin (née Gallagher)

1938 – 2024

Marilyn has been called home to her eternal rest. She leaves behind her husband Gerald of 64 years, her five children, Ian
(Debbie), Neil, Heather, Glen (Wynne), Dawn (Russell). She also leaves behind seven grandcjhildren, Jason, Robyn (Caitlin), Cassandra (Anthony), James, Harris, Spencer (Amanda), Kayla (Yan), two step grandchildren, Justin, Nickolas and one great grandchild, Ivy.

Marilyn has bachelor degrees in education and theology. She gave up her teaching career to raise her family. Marilyn also completed training at the Ignatian Centre of spirituality and, for many years, was a spiritual director. On September 20, 1981, when Gerald was ordained as a permanent deacon, Marilyn was one of the first women to be inducted into the Order of Service. For several years she was a volunteer at the St. Mary’s hospital gift shop.. Marilyn spent many happy hours doing petit point, crewel work and knitting. Every years she filled cartons full of toques, scarves, mitts and socks for people in need. Even with such a busy life she still found time to play card games, especially solitaire, which she loved. She was proud of beeing Irish and Canadian.

There will be visitation  at  St. Veronica’s Church, 1300 Carson Ave., Dorval, on Saturday October 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m to 11 :00 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 11 :00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send your memorials to Dans la Rue, Welcome Hall Mission or a charity of your choice.

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