MARILYN WALDER BILLINKOFF

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Lorne and Family; Condolences on the loss of Marilyn tragically and way too soon. Met Marilyn at 14 in BBG and became immediate friends. Through life we lost touch and then crossed paths repeatedly. So happy I got to connect one last time in Palm Springs and reminisce about all the great times we shared in different periods of our life. A beautiful and brilliant soul whose memory will be a blessing to all who knew her. May she rest in peace and her memory bring comfort to all who cherish her. - Posted by: Cheryl Saper (Old friend) on: Nov 24, 2021

• To Lorne and family. Very sorry to hear just today of Marilyn's passing. Although it has been a few years I remember her fondly, particularly the time her and I got lost driving from Jasper to Calgary and she had to call the Law Society to rebook our flights. I will remember her fondly. She will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Jon van der Krabben (Former Colleague) on: Nov 23, 2021

• To Lorne and the Billinkoff and the Walder families, Sending our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Marilyn. May her memory be a blessing for you all. Renee and Brian Kaplan - Posted by: Renee Kaplan (Friend) on: Nov 22, 2021

• To Lorne and the Billinkoff family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Marilyn. May her memory be a blessing. Best regards, Renee and Brian Kaplan - Posted by: Renée Kaplan (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2021

• Marilyn was genuinely a lovely, wonderful, warm and funny person. I have known her since nursery school and she was lovely and warm and wonderful even then. Later on I was lucky to know her as a lawyer in MTC lawyer shows. Her daughter Alix is a dear friend of my daughter's. Sending heartfelt condolences to Lorne, Alix, Mitchell, and all your families. May her memory always be for a blessing. - Posted by: Terri Cherniack (Friend) on: Nov 20, 2021

• I am sorry to hear of Marilyn's journey with Alzheimer's and her passing. I worked with Marilyn on several projects through the Law Society. She had a good sense of humour and a keen sense of commitment to making space for progress in equality, diversity and respect in the legal profession. I always appreciated her calm and thoughtful approach. May her memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Therese Koturbash (Colleague) on: Nov 20, 2021

• I am deeply saddened to learn of Marilyn's passing. My parents and hers were close friends throughout my childhood, and our families spent many summers together at Clear Lake. Like with you, Bonnie, it was funny - we were Schwartzwalds and they were Walders! The memories we have of people are often odd and surprising: one that has always stayed with me is that it was Marilyn who informed me one day, as we were playing outside Donner's motel, of Marilyn Monroe's death! Even after I moved away, I would see Marilyn from time to time on visits back to Winnipeg. There were occasions when our families came together and others when the two of us would go out for a meal or coffee and catch up. I remember the love of Marilyn and Sharon for their parents and the wonderful celebrations they planned for them on special occasions, and I was grateful for Marilyn's kindness when my parents passed away and the helpful guidance she provided when she was working at the Law Society. I extend my deepest condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Robbie Schwartzwald (Friend) on: Nov 19, 2021

• Dear Lorne and family: our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear Marilyn. May her memory be a blessing. Deb Chochinov and family - Posted by: Deborah Chochinov (Family ) on: Nov 18, 2021

• I had the great delight to work with Marilyn over many years on numerous national Law Society projects through the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. She was skilled and accomplished at her job, knowledgeable on a wide-range of matters, warm, funny and a joy to interact with. Working as we did in different provinces, it was always a treat to meet up in person at Federation annual conferences and to witness her ebullient personality and hear the pride and joy with which she spoke of her family. I send my deepest condolences on your huge loss. Although Alzheimer’s takes away so much, it cannot erase the essence of a person, which floats away on gossamer wings and allows those of us left behind to remember and cherish. Sophia Sperdakos Victoria, BC - Posted by: Sophia Sperdakos (Colleague) on: Nov 18, 2021

• Dear Lorne and Family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Marilyn, May her memory be a blessing to all. Randy, Marsha, Jaeli and Shea - Posted by: Randal Schnoor (cousin) on: Nov 17, 2021

• I met Marilyn at Clear Lake. I grew up in the north end and before Marilyn I didn't have any Jewish friends from the south end. She was my first "south end" friend. Back in those days there was a "friendly competition" between the north end versus south end Jewish kids. Until I met Marilyn, I bought into the rumours saying south end Jewish kids were all "a bunch of rich snobs." Marilyn showed me how untrue that was. Marilyn was warm and friendly and generous and open. I remember asking my dad to drive me to her house on Oak Street thinking it was a world away, and my dad was always happy to drive me. I remember thinking we were meant to meet because our names were so similar. Marilyn was a Walder and I was a Waldman. We reconnected when I taught Alecs in grade 6. I remember thinking that I wasn't surprised at all that Marilyn had such a wonderful daughter. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bonnie Rafaeli (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2021

• Sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. My condolences to her family. - Brenda Silver - Posted by: Brenda Silver (Colleague ) on: Nov 17, 2021

• Dear BILLINKOFF family. Sorry for your loss. May She Rest In Peace. Shosh & Sheldon Mi uk - Posted by: Shosh Shalev-Minuk (Neighbor ) on: Nov 17, 2021