MARILYN HUBAND

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MARILYN HUBAND (nee MACFARLANE) Marilyn Huband (Mickey to many) who died on December 3, 2013 was a remarkable lady... She did the usual things: she married, had three children, and managed a busy household for many years. These achievements are not to be glossed over, but there was much more to tell. After marriage to Charles in 1954 she taught Grade One at Cecil Rhodes School for a few years while supporting her husband's education and career. She then raised three children - David (Christina) in Toronto, Nancy (Ron Puttaert) and Barbara in Winnipeg. She will also be greatly missed by her three grandchildren, Emma and Steven Puttaert of Winnipeg and Eddie Huband of Toronto. Without in any way diminishing those attributes, she was more than a wife, mother and grandmother. At a relatively young age she became an important volunteer at Westminster United Church. She served on the Board of the church in a variety of capacities, including Chair of the Board. She was a member of the choir at Westminster for over 50 years. She visited shut-ins on a regular basis. As a leader in the church her role was always to perform every task that she might ask others to do. When she was a relatively young mother herself, she began a program out of Westminster Church, called Mothers' Morning Off. Under her guidance that program continued for 29 years, providing social activities for hundreds of young mothers. On a regular weekly basis the participants would meet - sometimes just for coffee, and sometimes to meet a guest from her formidable list of artists, authors, musicians, scholars, and even judges. The mothers involved made lasting friendships with each other and with Marilyn. Her scope of volunteer activities extended well beyond her church. She supported her husband's political career, first in municipal council, and subsequently as a candidate for and leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba. She travelled the province with her husband, became an effective fund raiser, both before and after husband's appointment to the Manitoba Court of Appeal. She was an accomplished pianist, with an interest in classical music, which ultimately led to her participation on the board of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. She became its second chairperson, but more importantly, she served on the Board of the MCO for many years, and was instrumental in organizing some of the MCO's most successful fundraising events. And, as many patrons of the Orchestra will remember, she was also a consistent greeter / ticket taker at all MCO concerts. Her name was so associated with the Orchestra that some, who were aware of her involvement, began to call it "Mickey's Band". Marilyn had a gift for persuading people to support her causes. Over the years she helped to raise funds for Westminster Church, the Liberal Party, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Prairie Theatre Exchange, the University Women's Club and the United Way. Marilyn was recruited to be the Executive Secretary of the Canadian Club in Winnipeg. She occupied that post for eight years during which the organization thrived. Her interest in the arts was not confined to one organization. In 1979 she was appointed to the Canada Council for the Arts as the representative for Manitoba, and she served in that capacity for six years. Throughout that time she was in constant contact with the artistic organizations in Manitoba, and worked diligently to see that their needs were met. She also served on the Board of Regents of the University of Winnipeg for two terms and became an active participant in the University's activities. Throughout the years, she was chatelaine at 232 Yale Avenue and at the cottage on Mackies Island near Kenora. Her friends were legion and they will remember her passing with sadness. It was a life well led. Even as Alzheimer's disease robbed her of her abilities, both mental and physical, she never failed to have a smile for those who paid her a visit. She was a remarkable woman. After cremation there will be a remembrance service at Westminster United Church at the NW corner of Maryland and Westminster on Tuesday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Westminster Church Foundation, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Dec 7, 2013

MARILYN HUBAND (nee MACFARLANE) Marilyn Huband (Mickey to many) who died on December 3, 2013 was a remarkable lady... She did the usual things: she married, had three children, and managed a busy household for many years. These achievements are not to be glossed over, but there was much more to tell. After marriage to Charles in 1954 she taught Grade One at Cecil Rhodes School for a few years while supporting her husband's education and career. She then raised three children - David (Christina) in Toronto, Nancy (Ron Puttaert) and Barbara in Winnipeg. She will also be greatly missed by her three grandchildren, Emma and Steven Puttaert of Winnipeg and Eddie Huband of Toronto. Without in any way diminishing those attributes, she was more than a wife, mother and grandmother. At a relatively young age she became an important volunteer at Westminster United Church. She served on the Board of the church in a variety of capacities, including Chair of the Board. She was a member of the choir at Westminster for over 50 years. She visited shut-ins on a regular basis. As a leader in the church her role was always to perform every task that she might ask others to do. When she was a relatively young mother herself, she began a program out of Westminster Church, called Mothers' Morning Off. Under her guidance that program continued for 29 years, providing social activities for hundreds of young mothers. On a regular weekly basis the participants would meet - sometimes just for coffee, and sometimes to meet a guest from her formidable list of artists, authors, musicians, scholars, and even judges. The mothers involved made lasting friendships with each other and with Marilyn. Her scope of volunteer activities extended well beyond her church. She supported her husband's political career, first in municipal council, and subsequently as a candidate for and leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba. She travelled the province with her husband, became an effective fund raiser, both before and after husband's appointment to the Manitoba Court of Appeal. She was an accomplished pianist, with an interest in classical music, which ultimately led to her participation on the board of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. She became its second chairperson, but more importantly, she served on the Board of the MCO for many years, and was instrumental in organizing some of the MCO's most successful fundraising events. And, as many patrons of the Orchestra will remember, she was also a consistent greeter / ticket taker at all MCO concerts. Her name was so associated with the Orchestra that some, who were aware of her involvement, began to call it "Mickey's Band". Marilyn had a gift for persuading people to support her causes. Over the years she helped to raise funds for Westminster Church, the Liberal Party, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Prairie Theatre Exchange, the University Women's Club and the United Way. Marilyn was recruited to be the Executive Secretary of the Canadian Club in Winnipeg. She occupied that post for eight years during which the organization thrived. Her interest in the arts was not confined to one organization. In 1979 she was appointed to the Canada Council for the Arts as the representative for Manitoba, and she served in that capacity for six years. Throughout that time she was in constant contact with the artistic organizations in Manitoba, and worked diligently to see that their needs were met. She also served on the Board of Regents of the University of Winnipeg for two terms and became an active participant in the University's activities. Throughout the years, she was chatelaine at 232 Yale Avenue and at the cottage on Mackies Island near Kenora. Her friends were legion and they will remember her passing with sadness. It was a life well led. Even as Alzheimer's disease robbed her of her abilities, both mental and physical, she never failed to have a smile for those who paid her a visit. She was a remarkable woman. After cremation there will be a remembrance service at Westminster United Church at the NW corner of Maryland and Westminster on Tuesday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Westminster Church Foundation, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Dec 6, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 09, 2013