REV. DR. JAMES D. MARNOCH, B.A., D.D.

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REV. DR. JAMES D. MARNOCH, B.A., D.D. Peacefully, on Sunday, August 13, 2000, Rev. Dr. James Marnoch, aged 86 years, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre with his family by his side. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 18 at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, Bannerman at Charles, with Rev. Ken Innes officiating. Interment to follow in Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Marnoch, Evan Marnoch, Ian Paul Marnoch, John de Groot, Merv Worden (Jr.) and Tom Borger. Honorary pallbearers are Merv Worden (Sr.) and George Ross. James was born in Toronto on August 30, 1913. A first generation Canadian of Scottish descent, one of two sons of James and Mary Marnoch. He received his B.A. from the University of Manitoba (United College), graduated from Knox College in Toronto and was ordained in 1948. As a student minister in Morden, MB, in 1938 he met his beloved wife Irene. His student charges also included Gonor, Lockport and Elmwood, always staying in touch with Irene. They were married July 31, 1946 in Morden. After completing his final year of studies in Toronto, they served together in Timmins, ON, and then in Elphinstone and Okanais Reserve, MB. From 1950 to 1958, James was called to St. Johns Presbyterian in Winnipeg. In 1958 to 1963 James accepted a call to First Presbyterian in Kenora, ON, and also directed the mission work for The Lake of the Woods Region and acted as Chaplain of Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School. In 1963 James was called back to St. Johns Presbyterian in Winnipeg and for several years served both at St. Johns and Old Kildonan until his retirement in 1982. During the mid-60s he became Chaplain to General Sir Sam Steele Legion where he also served until his retirement. He received the Doctor of Divinity honorary degree from his college on May 13, 1981. Since his retirement he had been Minister Emeritus at St. Johns. Throughout his Ministry he had been a well-loved pastor and friend to so many. Dad was especially devoted to his wife and family. Mom and Dads home was the center for all of our family events and continued to be after Moms passing. We are grateful for the loving home, guidance and gift of faith we received from Mom and Dad. James was predeceased by his parents, infant daughter Caroline, brother George and wife Irene. He is fondly remembered by his four sons, Jim (Marilyn), David, Ian (Lorelee), and Neil (Chris) his nine grandchildren, Jaime (Luc), Karlee, Jimmy, Andrew, Evan, Ian Paul, Colin, Leslie and Keli; and by great-granddaughter Erika. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Jamess memory to St. Johns Presbyterian Church, Memorial Fund, 251 Bannerman Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2W 0T8. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the many people who cared for Dad in his later years and especially to Vern Reimer for his love, care and devotion, also our sincere thanks to the caring staff at the Health Sciences Centre. Till That Day Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2000