Obituary of Marian Frances (Bullis) (Farr) Easden

Passed away peacefully at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas, on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Farr (1967) and Jack Easden (1997). Dearest mother of Lynda McDowell, Sue (Bob) Nemett, John (Barbara) Farr, and David (Denise) Farr. Dearly missed by her grandchildren Stephen (Gabrielle), Karen (Erik), Lisa (Dave), Rob (Josée), Rick (Karen), Matt, Lindsay (Craig), Melissa (Tim), Brandon (Esther) and Amy. Also loved and missed by her 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son-in-law Douglas McDowell and step-daughter Jacqueline McKenzie. Born in Chatham, she was the last of her immediate family, being predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Mary Ann (Arnold) Bullis, her brother Arnold Bullis and her sisters Jean Crago and Doris Green. Marian worked at Union Gas in Chatham until her marriage. In later years she worked at Eatons in London, retiring in 1974. Mom was a gifted lady who could play the piano beautifully, create wonderful knitted sweaters, sew almost anything, create heirloom quilts for her children and grandchildren and was an extraordinary creator of countless crafts. Her beautiful paintings are treasured by all the family. To Mom, her family was everything and she was everything to us. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Monday, October 24th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Marian are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.