Obituary of Marjorie Kirby

(August 9, 1915 - September 12, 2015) Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Saturday, September 12, 2015, Marjorie Kirby of Carbonear, age 100 years. Predeceased by her loving husband of 22 years, Maxwell Kirby, parents: William Thomas and Eliza Jane Kelloway of Salmon Cove, one brother: Joseph, Bell Island, one sister: Ollie Swain, Broad Cove and son-in-law: Joseph Sagher, Tel Aviv, Israel. She will be sadly missed by her three sons: Maxwell (Elizabeth), Ottawa, ON, Alan (Esther), Corner Brook and Boyd (Denise), Carbonear-St. John’s; two daughters: Audrey (Richard) Cooley, London, ON and Joan Sagher, Tel Aviv, Israel; grandchildren: Alice, Martha, Andrew, Patrick, Joseph, Gidon, Yoav, Saul, Judith, Mark, Alison, Hannah and David; two great-granddaughters: Ma’ayan and Yarden; three great-grandsons: Hunter, Joseph and Akito; special friend: Edna Moores, Carbonear; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Mom’s strength and dedication to her family has been an inspiration to her children. She was an active member of her church and community for many years, including a life time member of the UCW, Bethany United Church, a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the LOBA and a Red Cross Volunteer. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear on Monday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. from Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Interment in Bethany United Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.