08/07/2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Helen Downs, age 83, of Sackville, NB. Marilyn passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Drew Nursing Home.
Born in Point de Bute, NB, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Lorna (Bellamy) Etter.
Marilyn was an avid crafter and knitter. She loved playing cards, especially Skip-Bo, and enjoyed puzzles. Above all else, Marilyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother. She loved her trailer in Cadman's Corner, and spending time with her family at the beach. She was a huge Blue Jays fan and a devoted fan to Curling. She worked in Hampton at the Curling rink and Golf course and then in her later years as Manager at Pat's Crafts in Moncton as well as at Steadman's and The Craft Gallery in Sackville.
Marilyn will be dearly missed by her husband Bill, who is also staying at the Drew Nursing Home; her children Susan Folkins (Kevin Feary), Calgary, AB, Allen (Alison) O'Hanley, Cadman's Corner, NB, Christopher O'Hanley, Hampton, NB, Jeffrey (Nancy) O'Hanley, Hampton, NB, David (Donna) O'Hanley, Garnett Settlement, NB, Stephen (Lisa) O'Hanley, Moncton, NB, Kelly O'Hanley (James Wells), Baie Verte, NB; step sons Bruce Downs, Riverview, NB, Kevin (Charlene) Downs, Bedford, NS, and Jeffrey (Cindy) Downs, Stellarton, NS; grandchildren, Shelley, Kim, Andrew, Alex, Melanie, Kristen, Alyssa, Kim, Chad, Breanne, Sarah, Nikki, Amanda, Jacob, Sophie, Jamie, Thomas, Kaitlyn, Jeremy, and Justine; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandsons; she will also be missed by her sisters; Linda Fury, Virginia Tingley (Austin), Rosalie Landry (Edgar), brother; Stephen (Debi) and brother in law Peter Legassick.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her son Richard, infant brother Gordon, sister Lori Legassick and brother in law Keith Fury.
Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). Marilyn's committal service will take place on Saturday, August 23rd at 11 AM from St. Mark's Parish Cemetery in Mount Whatley, NB, followed immediately by a gathering and reception in the St. Mark's Hall beside the cemetery. All are welcome to attend.
Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to the St. Mark's ACW, the Moncton Hospital Oncology Unit, or a charity of your choice.
Marilyn's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Chignecto Unit at the Drew Nursing Home, staff at the Oncology Clinic at the Moncton Hospital and Dr. Maged Salem for their exceptional care, as well as Father Kevin Stockall for his many visits and kind support.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home page.