I met Marie through my late mother, Lillian Johnson (nee Sutcliffe), her cousin. She attended Lillian's special birthday celebrations, most recently her 100th in 2010, along with her brother and his wife. Marie kept the family up to date on the history and geneology of the clan but also sent Mother many clippings and anecdotes on current affairs. She always stopped in to see Lillian in Kitchener on her way to or from Stratford or London, and prior to that, in Welland after her trips to the Shaw Festival. She was amazingly independent and bright for her age. I heard of many interesting conversations she had with my mother over the years and I know she valued her friendship. On behalf of my sister Jan Johnson and my family I send our condolences to her brother Ross and his wife June. Chris Nanson
