Obituary for Marjorie Irene Yorke-Slader formerly Lane nee Hill
Marjorie Irene Yorke-Slader (formerly Lane, nee Hill)
Peacefully in Ottawa with her children at her side, on November 4, 2020 in her 95th year. Born in Montreal to George G. and Mary Hill. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey Yorke-Slader and her first husband the late Alan Geoffrey Lane. Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by her three children Daphne, Sharon (Terry) and Christopher (Barbara) Lane as well as step-sons Neil (Aisling) and Blair (Amelia) Yorke-Slader. She is blessed with fifteen loving grandchildren: Amy (Martin), Trevor (Amanda), Rosalyn, Sydney (Adam), Emily, Sophia, Sherry, Karen, Ryan (Kellie) Jenna, Eric, Dean, Drew, Connor and Sinead. She will be missed by her great grandson, Braelen Stevens. Marjorie is survived by one sister, Barbara McCulloch, and predeceased by brothers George, Harry and Charlie Hill. She will be remembered for her love of family, music and dancing, and valued for her involvement in community activities and helping those in need, including her work with the ACW at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa. The family would like to thank Dr. Bruni and the compassionate staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021.
Something Beautiful Remains
by Martha Vashti Pearson
“The tide recedes, but leaves behind
Bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down but gentle warmth
Still lingers on the land.
The music stops and yet it lingers on
In sweet refrain.
For every joy that passes
Something beautiful remains.”
Peacefully in Ottawa with her children at her side, on November 4, 2020 in her 95th year. Born in Montreal to George G. and Mary Hill. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey Yorke-Slader and her first husband the late Alan Geoffrey Lane. Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by her three children Daphne, Sharon (Terry) and Christopher (Barbara) Lane as well as step-sons Neil (Aisling) and Blair (Amelia) Yorke-Slader. She is blessed with fifteen loving grandchildren: Amy (Martin), Trevor (Amanda), Rosalyn, Sydney (Adam), Emily, Sophia, Sherry, Karen, Ryan (Kellie) Jenna, Eric, Dean, Drew, Connor and Sinead. She will be missed by her great grandson, Braelen Stevens. Marjorie is survived by one sister, Barbara McCulloch, and predeceased by brothers George, Harry and Charlie Hill. She will be remembered for her love of family, music and dancing, and valued for her involvement in community activities and helping those in need, including her work with the ACW at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa. The family would like to thank Dr. Bruni and the compassionate staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021.
Something Beautiful Remains
by Martha Vashti Pearson
“The tide recedes, but leaves behind
Bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down but gentle warmth
Still lingers on the land.
The music stops and yet it lingers on
In sweet refrain.
For every joy that passes
Something beautiful remains.”