It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rev Mary (Betty) Marsh on May 1, 2023 at the age of 86, after a 3 year standoff with lung cancer.
Betty is survived by her children Anne (Cliff), Margaret, Catherine, and Sandi, along with grandchildren Christina, James, Sarah, Laura, Shyla, Josh, and great grandchildren, Ganden, Roger, Ryan, Lawson and Suri Grace. She is predeceased by her beloved son David.
Also left to mourn her are her sisters Helen (Robert), Margaret, and brother Malcolm.
Betty was born in Chad, Africa to Minister/missionary parents. At 18 months the family set sail to Canada and settled in Ontario for many years before moving out west.
She went on to pursue the ministry and along with a Masters in Divinity she achieved a Bachelor of Social Work.
Betty ministered to congregations in Alberta and Saskatchewan before her retirement in Kelowna, BC and later with her family in Edmonton. She loved travelling, having explored China, Europe, the UK, and Australia with her daughters or on her own and Guatemala with a church youth group.
She had a fondness for Elephants, music, and dark chocolate.
As she requested, cremation has taken place. A memorial to honour her life will be held at the Whistler Condos 8715 82 Ave Edmonton at 2pm.
Go with God, Mom, we will miss you and always love you.
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