Marsha died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Grand Bend Ontario. Marsha was in her 74th year. Marsha is survived by many cousins and dear friends. Marsha is predeceased by her parents Harvey and Irene DeFore of Thedford.
Marsha was born in Sarnia, Ontario and grew up in Thedford. Marsha loved children and spent her career as a devoted schoolteacher. She took early retirement from teaching to spend more time with her beloved mom. Marsha and her mom were avid travelers and enjoyed many trips and adventures together. After her mom passed Marsha continued to travel and explore the world she loved. Marsha had a genuine passion for books, art, and the theatre. It was her favourite thing, to attend the theatre
with her friends.
Marsha was a strong and independent character who was surrounded by good friends throughout her life. Marsha’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the community of good friends she was surrounded by since moving to Grand Bend. She spoke often of how grateful she was for your support; you meant the world to her.
A memorial service for Marsha will be held Friday, December 20th at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, Exeter. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be from 11 am-12 pm, followed immediately by the memorial service at 12 pm and then a light lunch. Interment at Pinehill Cemetery in Thedford, following the lunch.
Friends and family are welcome to provide donations to Diabetes Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the charity of their choice.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 6 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Grand Bend, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $3/km (one way travel only).
We met in Marsha’s later years of life – she had hired me to clean her apartment. I will forever miss our girl talk chats – and hearing her incredible life stories. She sounds like an amazing person who I would have loved to have known longer. I’m sure she will be extremely missed – condolences to her family and friends.
Although I didnt know Marsha for a long time she certainly left a lasting impression. From our chats on the phone, to lunches out at Grogs or Dashwood Diner we loved to talk. Marsha loved to talk about the theater and told me all about her travels. Rest in Peace Marsha and I’m honoured to have called you my friend.
Sending condolences to her cousin Chuck & family and to her many friends.