Marion Widlake Obituary

Marion Widlake attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Marion Widlake.

Graduation Year	Faculty
Date of Passing	Jul 16, 2020
About	MARION JANET WIDLAKE It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend on July 16, 2020. Marion will be sadly missed by her sister Lorraine Schiedel of London, ON and her brother Edward/Ted (Carolynn Pietrangeli) of Grimsby, ON, nephew Paul (Melissa) Schiedel of Strathroy, ON and children, Tyler and Jillian, niece Susan (Dwayne) McIlmoyle and children, Sarah and Emily Beadle, niece Pamela Lima and children, Anthony, Julianna and Rachel, all of London, ON. She will be lovingly remembered by her uncle Jim Rennie (Joyce) of Winnipeg, along with several cousins in Winnipeg and family in Alberta. Marion was born on November 19, 1941 in Saskatoon, the eldest child of Edward and Janet Widlake. Apart from two years spent in Transcona during the Second World War, her early years were happily spent in Saskatoon. After Normal School in Saskatoon she relocated to Winnipeg where she spent her teaching career with the Winnipeg One School Division. During this time she returned to the University of Saskatchewan to obtain a Bachelor of Education degree and later a Master degree in philosophy from the University of Manitoba. Marion was a giver and that is what truly made her happy. She spoiled her nieces and nephew with affection and gifts. She did the same for her extended family, their children and nearly everyone she met...from friends to their children to long lost kinfolk overseas. She was generous to a fault, knew everyone's birthdays and anniversaries and never forgot to send a card. She supported local art, music and theatre, she embraced elderobics, she had a stitching group and she was a charter member of 'The Old Ladies of the Lake'. Lorraine and Ted wish to thank our extended family and Marion's wonderful friends who have filled in all the gaps while we were too far away to help. We especially want to thank Leona and Doug Irwin for their unfailing attention, particularly during these last few months. At this time there are no plans for a memorial service. A private family interment will be held at Glen Eden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, Grace Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. To steal from Lennon and McCartney, "In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make".