MARION (MINDEL) RUTH LAWRENCE (REUBEN)

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MARION (MINDEL) RUTH LAWRENCE (nee REUBEN) August 18, 1951 - September 5, 2010 Greatly loved, deeply mourned, sadly missed. Predeceased by mother Julia, Auntie Diana, Uncle Bernard, Grandson Tyler. She leaves to rejoice in her memory, her father and hero Hyman Reuben, ex-husband Lloyd, children Deborah (Chris), Eleanor (Keith), David; grandchildren Sabrina, Sara, Zackery; partner Brent Galaugher, children Jolen, Tara, Bryan; many loving relatives and dear friends. Marion's greatest joy was sharing time with family and friends. Marion inspired everyone who came into her life to love one another, to laugh, and to celebrate every moment. She loved children. Through them she kept that childlike spark within herself well nurtured and the playfulness of her authentic nature flourished. Marion cared deeply for all people. She worked at CancerCare Manitoba, where she once paraded around work dressed in a bunny suit to cheer up patients, kids and adults alike. Marion's unique sense of humour was one of her most endearing qualities; her laugh was infectious and her smile could light up the sky during a lunar eclipse. Eternally optimistic, she saw daisies as flowers instead of just weeds, so much so that on her 50th birthday she had a daisy chain tattooed on her ankle to remind her of the beauty of her childhood. Marion had a huge heart and was fiercely loyal, with a tender smile and a gentle touch, a keen sensitivity to what others need. She was a pillar of strength for her friends and family in times of crisis and hardship. With an inviting energy she made friends wherever she went. A natural photo-grapher, she discovered through her lens a more profound connection to her family, her friends, nature, and to all of life. In 2008 Marion met the man who became her partner to the end, Brent Galaugher, at the duck pond in Sherwood Forest. Brent referred to her affectionately as Maid Marion and she to him as Robin Hood. They would later travel to England creating treasured memories, especially with Marion's cousin, Neil. Brent felt fortunate being with Marion, appreciating what a special loving woman she was, never doubting he was happier and more fulfilled with her by his side. Marion accepted Brent's children as if they were her own. Marion enriched Brent's life in indefinable ways. Marion will be missed every day by Brent and family, who loved her for her kind and generous spirit and considered her part of their family. Though her passing is mournful and sad and though she will be deeply missed by her closest family and friends, the light that Marion brought will be kept in the memories and hearts of those whose lives she touched. Donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or an Animal Shelter of your choice. See full In Memoriam at: wix.com/marionlawrence/marionlawrence

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 11, 2010