HORNER – Marjorie Elaine, 92, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Marjorie was born in Framingham, MA to James Nathaniel Colp and Edith Marie Latham Colp both of Port Mouton. She attended Framingham public schools but spent her summers with her grandmother Laura Matilda (Demone) Latham in Port Mouton. She continued her education at Gordon College where she earned a BA in English and Theology. It was there that she met her husband, Richard Horner. They were united in marriage on May 29, 1953. After living in the USA for much of her life Marjorie came home to Port Mouton in 1984. She loved Nova Scotia, and was proud of her roots on the South Shore.
Marjorie worked as a teacher for many years at Bob Jones Institute of Christian Studies and Summit Baptist Academy. In retirement she became a costumed interpreter at Queens County Museum leading tours of the Simeon Perkins House. She was a talented musician and loved to sing. When her children were young she often gathered them around the piano to sing hymns and old ballads while she played. She was a frequent accompanist and soloist at every church she attended throughout her life, and played the organ at Port Mouton Baptist until a few weeks before her death. In her 60’s she took up the trumpet and played with the Bowater Mersey Band and also led a men’s choir.
Marjorie loved animals. She owned mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, chickens, goats and sheep throughout her life, and nursed many a weak or sick animal back to life. She and Richard used to visit the humane shelter the way other people go to a shopping center. Usually she was “just looking,” but sometimes brought a pet home with her. Duffy, Bruno, Fiona, and others whose names have been forgotten are buried in the backyard of her house. She is survived by Dusty, her faithful feline companion.
Marjorie lived a full life. She was always busy and could never sit still for long. She had so many interests and talents that she needed a long life to explore them all. She was a skilled fiber artist, knitting afghans, sweaters, mittens, and lots and lots of socks. She braided hundreds of rugs over her lifetime using wool she recycled from clothing. She also created hooked rugs, each from an original pattern drawn on the canvas. She carved wooden birds. Marjorie could make anything she set her mind to. Her creativity was boundless. She loved to read and enjoyed reading poetry aloud to her family. She loved traveling and took many trips to Europe and Asia. She loved the ocean and spent hours at the shore just listening to the waves and watching the gulls. She rode motorcycles and learned to curl. She was devoted to shopping at thrift stores. She played crib and Skip-Bo and kept a collection of rocks and shells painted by her grandchildren when they visited in the summer.
Marjorie loved to make people laugh, and didn’t mind laughing at herself. She talked to everyone she met and collected friends like some people collect seashells. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by countless people whose lives she touched.
Marjorie is survived by three children: Philip Horner (Eileen), Deborah Horner-Richardson (Kevin) and Esther Roorda (Douglas), 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Marjorie is predeceased by her husband, Richard Horner, her eldest son, David Horner, and her brother, Leonard Colp.
Arrangements for Marjorie’s funeral service are under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS Funeral service will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Port Mouton Baptist Church. Reverend Russell Prime officiating. A private family burial will take place in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton immediately following the service. Marjorie’s family will join you at a reception being being held in the West Queens Recreation Centre on River Head Road, Port Mouton after the private interment where you can pass along your memories and condolences. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations in memory of Marjorie be made to support the ministry of the Liverpool Community Café. Donations can be made by e-transfer to liverpoolubc@eastlink.ca, specifying it is for the cafe, or by cheque to Liverpool Baptist Church. Specify cafe on the cheque. Envelopes will be available at the reception. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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David and Janet Spicer
To all my Marjorie’s. family.
We were saddened to hear of Marjorie’s passing. She was a dear relative of ours who lived life to the fullest! Marjorie was always full of fun, she loved to come to Mom’s veranda for any music.. She played the organ so beautifully and loved singing hymns and other fav songs! Marjorie loved her animals, especially Dusty and the girls (her sheep). Marjorie was a sweet kind lady who will be missed by all who knew her. RIP Marjorie. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family ❤️❤️
Ron & Barb Campbell
To the Family,
We are saddened to hear of Marjorie’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Jane Atkinson
Very sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. She was a good friend of my mother and as the organist for the Baptist Church in Port Mouton helped keep the church going for a long time. Condolences to the family.
JOYCE HAWKES
Marjorie was one of the sweetest, most beautiful ladies I have ever met. My condolences to all her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Also Thinking of her special friend Marie Tarr. She will be missed.
Craig Condon
I was shocked and saddened to read of Marjorie’s death. She reminded me of a cartoon I once saw in Readers’ Digest. It was a picture of a highway sign, It read” This exit: Food, Lodging. Colourful Local Character.” She was a very colourful person who was the life of the party, especially when she was in the Mersey Band. I know that she is with other Mersey Band members who have passed on, and they are having a whale of the time. I hope all of you will be comforted by the warm, happy memories she gave you.
Burgess
I will certainly miss seeing, talking, and visiting with Marjorie. She was a joy to be around. My thought are also for her family. Rest in Peace, Marjorie!!!
Candace and Peggy
Our condolences to the family.
Cheryl
I’m so sorry to hear of Marjories passing. It made me so happy to see her and Mrs.tarr enter the doors at Liverpool subway, for there regular visits, where we would wait on them hand and foot. It was always nice to have a chat or to share a joke or two with theses ladies. It broke my heart when I heard. I once told her she reminded me of my grandmother. I wish I would of know her longer. Rest in peace Marjorie you will be greatly missed
Chris
Majorie always made sunday school extra fun. She always had a handful of candy.
Linda Moulton
My deepest sympathy to Majorie’s family.
Our community will never be the same without her.
RIP .Marjorie ❤
Subway staff
The staff of Liverpool subway would like to send our deepest condolences to family and friends. Marjorie has given us so many smiles and happy times serving her. Fly high beautiful lady, until we meet again.
Kelly Rafuse
Was such a pleasure waiting on her at the SuperStore..RIP sweet Marjorie❤️
Janet and Jean
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time …she was a beautiful lady rest in peace Margorie.
David Whynot
RIP Sweet Marjorie i know we use to have our chat at Queens County Museum and at Guys Frenchy Marjorie was a wonderful kind Lady we will see her again in Heaven
marilyn whynot
To Marjorie’s family sending condolences on you loss . She was such a sweet and loveable lady. RIP Marjorie
Margaret Swain
I knew Marjorie from the Red Hatters Liverpool group many years ago now. She was always so much fun and certainly lived life to the full. She lit up the room wherever she went. R.I.P. Marjorie
Margaret Swain
Wendy Dowling Roy and Mitchell Roy
We are saddened that the world has lost such a beautiful soul in Marjorie.
Having only met her in June of 2022, we still feel as though she was BIG part of our lives. She has made an impact larger than she could ever imagine!
It was a time when I (Wendy), needed something to look forward to daily; a little cheering up. And, she provided that with welcoming us into her yard to have “cookie visits” with Maggie, Molly and Millie(her sheep).
They were the reason for that initial visit. I had questions, Marjorie had the answers. My days became focused on cookies, sheep and how easily they put a smile on my face. As I would turn away from the fenced area towards the house, I would see Marjorie at the table waving; either just as a hello or to wave me/ us inside for a visit. And sometimes she would be in the yard collecting grasses and branches from bushes to toss into the sheep’s paddock and we’d have a little visit right there.
We are both grateful to have shared time with her. Thankful for her knowledge of the history in Port Mouton and the people, and thankful for every visit with Marjorie being nothing but a positive experience.
I/ we will continue our daily visits with “the girls” and think of you, sweet lady each time we do!
Although our friendship was short, your memory will live on with us. The chats we shared will be recalled with a smile and a warmth in our hearts.
Linda Rafuse
To Marjorie’s Family – our sincere condolences. Such a beautiful soul and a friend to many. A kind and gentle spirit.
How her wit and humour and that smile will be missed. It was a privilege to know her. Peaceful journey my friend.
Linda Rafuse xo
Marjorie Speed Powell
I am so sorry to read of Marjorie’s passing. I met her many years ago at The Mersey Band. We delighted in sharing the same name with the same spelling and a great love of music. A conversation with her always lifted your spirits. In recent years we’ve often crossed paths at Frenchies and enjoyed catching up. She’s a lady who lived life to the fullest and set a wonderful example of how to enjoy the later years of life. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Judi Maillett
To Marjorie family, God must have needed another Angel to sit at His side as He got a ” gem ” in Marjorie. Always so pleasant with that big mischievous smile on her face. When you had a conversation with Marjorie you always left with a smile & a lighter step as she made your day brighter. Marjorie you will be missed. Hope you’re singing & playing in that great band in Heaven.
Nina
Sincere condolences to Marjorie’s family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Edward and Beverly Powell
Dear Phil, Deborah, Ester and families. We were saddened to learn of the death of Marjorie. We recall first meeting her in 1987 when she was a costumed interpreter with the Perkins House Museum. Later, we had the privilege of spending time with Marjorie through our friendship with Phil and Eileen and their children. We recall Marjorie’s community involvement through the Mersey Band, her love of crafts and when she and her cousin operated the Bed and Breakfast.
We appreciated the way Marjorie included our children in activities with her grandchildren. We admired her energy, enthusiasm and sense of fun. We also admired the way she practiced the traditional art of shearing sheep, and then carding, spinning and knitting wool clothing, as well as braiding and hooking rugs.
Most significantly, we remember Marjorie as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are grateful for her service to the Lord, particularly through the Baptist Church in Port Mouton. We are also grateful for the words of the Lord Jesus, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me though they die yet shall they live.” John 11:25
We are remembering you in prayer.
Wanda Seldon (Colp)
Not having known Marjorie but after reading her obituary I feel like everyone needs to live life as she. A long life which she fufilled with many things we all need to. May your precious soul be blessed and the precious memories be remembered by those who shared with you. Condolences to the family you were blessed to have this amazing lady in your world ❤
Brittany Wentzell
My sincere condolences to Marjorie’s family. I worked with Marjorie at the Queens County Museum/Perkins House. She was a delight to work with and always had a twinkle in her eye. Whenever I worked with her, she’d get up to some sort of mischief. Her favourite thing seemed to be to add things to the mannequins to see if our curator would notice. I’d of course encourage this behaviour with my giggles. Plus, who was going to discipline an interpreter in her 80s! I’m grateful for having known her and spent time in her company.
Judy Adams
Dear Marjorie how I will miss seeing your smiling face and sweet smile. All the stories about your sheep, hens and of course Dusty. There was never a dull moment in our visits. You were a beautiful lady inside and out. You could have opened your own Frenchies as you were always dressed “to the nines” Where will I ever find another friend such as you?One day we will meet again in Heaven — that will be joy.
Condolences to all of your large family members at this difficult time. Remember all the happy times. Love Judy
Sandy Brown
To Marjories family, an amazing bright, cheery, loving woman, so sorry she is no longer with us. The world was a brighter place with Marjorie in it, she brightened my life, so pleased to know her. Sorry for your loss, you were so special to her.
Andrea Taylor (Powell)
Grandma Horner was always so loving and fun and I have many fond memories in her house and surrounding fields playing, dressing up, cooking and singing. Rebecca and Elizabeth were kind to share her with me when I was a child visiting their house. She was always ready to teach you something and be creative. I especially loved her amazing hat collection that provided hours of fun! She always made me feel loved and special and for that she has made a difference in my life. To all her family, I am sorry for your loss and send my love.
Tim McDonald
I first met Marjorie at the Queens County Museum many years ago. She was always so cheerful and upbeat and loved everyone and everything. I’d be working away in the original research area upstairs and Marjorie’s singing would be echoing all over the museum. Her memory was so sharp and her stories so interesting. Since I moved to Halifax nearly 12 years ago our paths haven’t crossed much, if at all, but I will always remember her and the positive energy that she gave to everyone who was fortunate to meet her. The world needs more people like Marjorie. My condolences to her family.
David and beattie barnes
WE ARE SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF MARJORYS PASSING SO NICE TO SEE HER AND MRS TARR IN TOWN IT. MADE OUR DAY ALWAYS LAUGHTER TRYING ON HATS AND LOVED TO HEAR THE LAUGHTER GOD BLESS YOU I KNOW YOU HAVE LOTS OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES BEATTIE AND DAVID
West Queens Medical First Responders
Our deepest condolences to her family and a ‘thank you’ to Marjorie for having blessed our community.
Marc and Janice (Allen) Potvin
Dear Philip, Deborah, Esther and families,
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. I, and later Marc and I have many fond memories of visits with her over the years, whether at her place, church or up on the hill. We will miss her.
Kim Davis
So sorry to hear about Marjorie’s passing. Marjorie and I became friends through our passion of “the next great find” at Frenchys.
She was such a beautiful woman with a witty sense of humour.
john A. & Kay Hupman
Sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing, she played the organ for the men’s fishermen’s choir, a very good organist. Our condolences to Marjorie’s family.
Holly Smith
Deepest condolences to Marjorie’s family as you bid this vibrant, wonderful woman goodbye. I didn’t know her well, but she was always a ray of sunshine when I saw her. She made an incredible impression on everyone around her. May she now rest in peace and may her family and friends be comforted by all the good memories!
Howard & Charlotte Callahan
We see that Marjory was a person of many talents and many loves. We are only sorry to have not taken the opportunity to know her better. Our deepest sympathy to Marjory’s family.
Jolyne LeBlanc & Joel Adams
Thank you… Maggie you were so kind and welcoming the very first time we met almost 13 years ago on my first visit to Port Mouton. You were a friend of the Adams long before I came along and accepted me right in! Because of you I was able to realize a dream – make friends with a goat, what a wonderful treat it was to visit you and Maude. I will cherish those times and pictures forever. It is true that you needed a long life, a well lived life to do all that you did and touch so many lives. I will miss your hugs and mischievous smile. This is not goodbye but simply see you later.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends far and wide. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gaylan and Evelyn Josephson
Dear Philip, Deborah, Esther and Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Our annual trips to Port Mouton weren’t complete without a visit to see Marjorie. It was such a pleasure to visit with her at her home, at the “beach”, at church, or wherever. She always had a smile and was so pleasant.
She will be missed.
Evelyn (Latham) and Gaylan Josephson
Mary (Rowe) Goral
To all the family, First, let me say we send our sincere sympathy and heart felt prayers for the loss of your Mom (Grandma and Great Grandma). For most of my life I have many fond memories of your mom. She was an Aunt I admired. She seemed so talented and smart, but “down to earth” at the same time. I remember how she could so easily laugh with you, and the moment you started giggling with her, the laughter seemed contagious. Our visits were not all that frequent, but good whenever they happened. I remember one visit in particular, when Aunt Marj gave me one of her own creations, which was a very well-dressed stuffed rabbit with big floppy ears. (I still have that rabbit to this very day!) I was also impressed by your mom’s spunkiness and courageous spirit. Not many people can say they have an Aunt who lives by the ocean, has pet sheep & goats and drives a motorized scooter into town. At least 20 years ago (this coming spring 2023), was the time that Mike and I visited (right after we were married) and this was the way it was. We were blessed to make that trip and your Mom and Dad were so very hospitable to us. I know Aunt Marj’s wish was to live in her home by the ocean until God called her home. May you all find comfort in knowing she is in the eternal home of the Good Shepherd now.
Daphne Ackermann
My sincere sympathy to all of Marjorie’s family and friends, I will miss her so much but with gratitude for her generosity of spirit. Marjorie and I agreed that “growing old is not for the faint of heart” but with humour and kindness like hers, we can cope. Generous Marjorie loaned me one of her hats to wear to the recent “Tea on the Lawn” at Queens County Museum. I enjoyed wearing it. We may have grown up on different continents but Marjorie and her crib buddies shared some similar memories like singing along to folk songs we had learned as children. Happy memories and many laughs. Au revoir, Marjorie.
Rev. Wayne Murphy
As a student I pastored in Port Mouton. I love that place and the people there. Marjorie was one of the people who welcomed me, and was a tremendous support as I bumbled and fumbled my way through as a young pastor. She was gracious, loving, a tremendous host and strength when Angie and I were married. Her musical gifts shining brightly as she served Jesus, whom she loved do deeply. I treasure my memories of Marjorie her hands flying across the keyboard playing and singing faster and faster… “King of kings and Lord of lords, glory, alleluia.”. Blessings on you, her family and the folks at Port Mouton Baptist as you celebrate the life and faith of a wonderful woman of God.
Paul Ackermann and Alba Barbieri
Our sincere sympathies to Marjorie’s family. We had the pleasure of playing crib with Marjorie which was always so much fun. She was a lovely, warm and generous lady.
Liverpool Baptist Church
In loving memory of our dear Aunt Marge. What joy to know she is with Jesus. She will be dearly missed. K-H and Anne Wong.
Cherry Workman
Dear Philip and all Marjorie’s loved ones:
I was fortunate to have met Marjorie, to have been greeted warmly by her, and to be offered her care and companionship. I enjoyed visiting her, watching her work on her mats, and experiencing her home – like her – filled with love and memories.
May wonderful memories and the knowledge she has entered eternal rest with her Lord and Saviour ease your pain, and may flights of angels wing her home.
With sincere sympathy,
Cherry
Cheryl Bouges
To Marjorie’s family,
Sorry to hear of her passing. She spent time at my parents (Carol and Scotty) home for stew nights and night caps. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a lady of many talents. I have several of her oval rugs she made for me from my grandmothers clothing in my house. She was always included at my Moms house when there was a party. Whenever she needed a hand with anything my Dad was always there to help her out. I noticed the great picture of my Dad playing the accordion at her house in her pictures. They were all great friends – her, Dad and John. They are now all together playing crib and having a night cap. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Cheryl and Bill Bouges
Vicky Schrader
So sorry for you families loss.. We definitely had some good laughs and some long chats at the salvation army thrift store..
Jennifer Walters
Marjorie, you brought light, laughter, music, and peace to everyone in your world. I will cherish the fond memories you inspired, and wish you blessings on your new journey with the Lord.
To Marjorie’s Family,
Take comfort in the coming days, knowing you are watched over by a loving and gifted spirit – your dear Marjorie.
Jennifer
Tara Smith
God had called home one of his beautiful angels. Marjorie was such a beautiful person always giving. I remember the many years of her hymn sings at Queens Manor. She was so faithful and I could always depend on her to be there. Rest easy dear Marjorie.