Marilyn Blackwell

MARILYN J. BLACKWELL of London and of Lake Bernard, Sundridge Passed away peacefully at her home in London on Tuesday January 31, 2017 after a short illness. She will be missed immeasurably by Bob, her loving and devoted husband of nearly 51 years and her very special friend. Marilyn cherished every day to her last, as gifts greater than any others, their three children Christopher and Peter Blackwell of Toronto and Wendy Blackwell Crane of Peterborough. She held warmest affection for their spouses Sherrie Berdusco, Susan Blackwell and Jordan Crane; and complete love for her grandchildren Spencer, Darby, Alexandra and Carson Blackwell; Andrew, Michael and Katie Blackwell; and Charlie, Hugh and Elliot Crane. Marilyn spent every summer of her life at Lake Bernard where her parents began their summers over 80 years ago and where her children and grandchildren continue to spend their summers. A service to celebrate Marilyn's life will be conducted at Zion United Church, 49 Main Street in Sundridge on Sunday July 9, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Sandra Jenkinson officiating. Interment at the Strong Cemetery in Sundridge. A warm invitation is extended for Marilyn's many friends and acquaintances to visit and enjoy light refreshments with her family from 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. on Sunday July 9, 2017 at the Caswell Resort Hotel, 77 Main Street in Sundridge. If desired, memorial donations to ChildCan (792 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario. N6K 1C2) would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge.