TESTER – Marilyn M., of Port Mouton, Queens County passed away suddenly at the age of 63 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Monday, May 27th, 2013 with her loving husband and family by her side due to complications of lung cancer.
Born in Annapolis Royal, she was a daughter of Kathleen (Everett)(Charlton)Douglas and the late Ralph Charlton.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her devoted, loving, caring husband of 46 years along with her children and grand children. Marilyn enjoyed dancing, camping, fishing, sewing, bingo, visiting family and friends and vacationing. As the loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend she will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten by all.
She is survived by her loving husband Dennis, her daughters Corrina (Farin) Theriau of Hunts Point, Denise (Roland) Burgess of Southwest Port Mouton. Her son Sean (Candace Whynot) of Charleston, her grand children Ben and Ayden Theriau, Madison, Chloee and Liam Burgess, and Arkin Tester. Her sisters Hilda (Jake) Daniels of Chatsworth, ON., Mary (Patrick) Mooney of Kitchener, ON., Betty Black (Ted Hogan) of Flesherton, ON.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where visitation will be held Friday, May 31st, 2013 from 7 until 9 pm. And funeral service will be held Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at 11:00a.m. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Donna and Ian Denison
Dennis, Corrina, Denise, Sean and family – So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Suzanne and Dale Verge
Dennis and family..so very sorry to of Marilyn passing ,she was a wonderful person and will missed by all ..our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of …Dale and Sue Verge
Currie & Janise Emino
My Aunt Marilyn
I have such great memories visiting you in Orangeville as you chased us around the house. I will never forget the party at your house where you pretended to spike the punch bowl for the kids!!
You were larger than life and will be missed by all. We will remember you in our prayers. Rest in peace, auntie.
“And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”
Lindsay labour
Dennis and family- my deepest condolences. I can not even begin to fathom the heartache you are feeling. Marilyn was truly and honestly one of most wonderful people out there! A inspiration to all that knew her! Dennis your love for each other was one of a kind. I’m glad I had the pleasure to work closely with Marilyn for the last 6 years, she was a great friend who enjoyed life! I will miss her deeply! She loved you all more than you can ever imagine! Again I’m sorry for
Your loss, she was a great person and will be missed by all that knew her! Much love to you all xoxox
janice plester and family
so sorry for your loss uncle dennis, corrinna, denise, and sean and family, aunt Marilyn was a great lady and she will be greatly missed, my prayers are with you all, love janice
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Corrina and all your family – we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you in the great loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you all.
Jean Hall
I am one of Marilyn’s sister Mary” friend’s. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. But all of your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Marilyn put up a good fight so I heard & I know now she will not be suffering no more.she has gone to a better place to enjoy the rest of life.
Donald & Donna Huphman
Dennis,Corrina ,Denise .Sean and families we was so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time ..Marilyn is now free from pain and dancing amongst the Angels..God bless you all .xoxo
Cathy, Randy Conrad and family
Dennis and family We were so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing, she was a lady who enjoyed life to the fullest and she really loved her family and her little dogs. It was a pleasure spending time with you both when we were camping. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
wendy canning
Dennis and family. If I could find the words to honestly express how sad I was, to hear of Marily’s passing…but there isn’t any.
She was one of the feisty little women that I have ever known. The courage and devotion that Dennis and Marilyn shared was truly an inspiration to me. I wil miss her.
Brenda and Bob Lohnes
Corrina and family: So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Corrina and family: I was saddened today to read of your loving mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phaedra and Jamie Huskins
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences to you all.
Robert and Sally Fader
Corrina & Denise:
So very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was a very brave lady. What a beautiful bride she was! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Michelle Winters
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing it was a pleasure to know your Mom what a lovely lady she was so kind and sweet I will be praying for your family God Bless &comfort all of you at this difficult time.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
To the Tester family, we were sorry to hear of the passing of dear Marilyn. I remember when she would use her scooter once in a while to come down the road. She always had a smile, so we are sending sympathy to the Tester family at this sad time.
Cherie (Tester) Turner
To Uncle Dennis, Corrina, Sean and Family. Our thoughts and deep sympathy go out to all of you. We know how difficult this time is for you, try to stay strong and remember her smiles, and her positive determination. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is at peace. We are truly sorry for your loss. Love Cherie & Brett.
Clyde & Wendy MacAdams
Dennis, Corrina, Denise & Sean and families
We were so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care of each other.
Mary Mooney
Dennis, Corrina, Denise and Sean I am so sorry for your loss, you have lost your best friend and I have lost a sweet, wonderful sister.
I look at all the lovely family photos, you have a lot of lovely memories to hold onto.If there is such a thing as a perfect family, you guys sure was. There was so much love, respect and family ties there, that was the most important thing in Marilyn’s life, was her family, she loved us all so much.. She will always be looking down checking on us to make sure we keep it that way, she can rest in peace now, no more pain.
LOVE YOU SIS WITH ALL MY HEART
HUGS TO A BEAUTIFUL LADY XOXOXO
Gordon and Merle Fisher
Dear Dennis, Corrina, Denise And Sean, We are so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She is now in the arms of an angel and has no more pain. Which that is a blessing. Be good to each other and her passing will not be in vain.
Megan Hawkes
Dennis and Family : So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I always enjoyed my visits with Marilyn and I am so glad I was blessed to meet such a wonderful couple. Take care and God Bless.
Kristen Allison-Mann
Dennis, Corrina, Denise, and Sean : So sorry to hear about Marilyn’s passing. May you find comfort and strength in the days ahead. Thinking of you all.
Whynot & Sprague Family
We are sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy at this time and the days that follow.
Brad, Candace Brock and Valen. xoxo.
karen cooke
dear dennis and family. we are sorry to hear of marilyns passing. she truly was an inspiration . our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Sheri, Travis, Darren, and Logan Roy
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Monica Roberts
Dennis, Corrina, Denise and Sean
I am so sorry to hear of Marilyns passing. After the initial shock my heart truly did break for your loss. Marilyn was very set in her ways but over the 10 years I have been coming to your house, I had grown to think of her as a friend. Marilyns love for her chidren, grandchildren and Dennis was very strong and she always had such high praise for them all. Marilyn put up a tough battle over the years, one I don’t think I could of done myself. She was very strong and always positive about her illness and just kept smiling and saying her ‘thank you’s”. I was glad to have known her and call her a friend. Take care and may you know you are in my thoughts .
xoxoxo
Janet and George Fletcher
Tester family: We were sorry to hear about Marilyn. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Jamel & Rhonda Perry and Catherine MacEachern
Dear Dennis, Corrina, Denise, and Sean:
Our prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. We offer our condolences to the family.
Nancy and Vernon Oickle
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our thought are with all of the family during this sad time.
LaDonna
I’m so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing.
I recall many years ago while doing home support, that Marilyn’s intelligence and inquisitiveness was perfect for these “new” computers that many of us had discovered. I told her that she would enjoy one and many years later, she told my daughter, Ashley, (while doing student training in Marilyn & Dennis’ home), that “Your mother got me into computers” 🙂 I was touched that she remembered our time together, but that was Marilyn. A friend always.
She was always a lady, full of strength, dignity and spite 🙂 She will be missed by those she touched.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dennis, Corrina & Family, Denise & Family, and Sean & Family <3 Forever in your hearts, often on your mind.
Darin Whiteley
I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for you. Love yourself right now, stay close to family and friends. God will handle the rest.
Dwight and Debra Pond
Corinna and family , we are so shocked and sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We know she was a wonderful mom, because you are her daughter and you are the best. We are here for you ,anything any time xo
Dwight and Deb Pond
Ann Potter
To Dennis and family, I’m so saddened to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was a very sweet lady and visiting her years ago as a Home Support Worker, we had so many nice chats. Remember time heals all wounds, and all the memories will turn from tears into smiles. God bless you all.
Bruce and Freda Bright
To my Brother Dennis and family.Our hearts are with all of you. Love Freda Bruce and Family
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Dear Corrina and family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss.
Heather Stevens, Rita Veinot & Family
Corinna, Denise, Sean & Dennis,
We are so, so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. What a lovely lady…beautiful inside and out. Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold on to your wonderful memories, and she will always be with you.
Sincerely, Heather,John, Rita * family
Heather Everett
Dennis, Corrina, Denise and Sean
I am so sorry to hear of Marilyns passing .She was a great person and will be missed by all that knew her. My prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
Paul Bowers / Lana Grezaud
To Dennis and family, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Tish Fisher
To the Tester Family
So sorry for your loss, Marilyn sure could have been a poster person for MS, with all her strenght and courage.
Sincerely , Tish
Lowell Baker
Corrina and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I hope that your best memories of your Mom will help you through these difficult days.
Lowell
Hilda Daniels
Dennis and Family
Sympathy and love to you and family, may the good Lord help you through this difficult time.Marilyn was a very courages lady, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be sadly missed. Love You sister, till we meet again. Hilda
Valerie and Donald Inness
To the Tester family,
Our sincerest sympathies at the loss of your Wife/Mother.
May you give each other love and comfort during this dark and painful time.
John Theriau & Patty Peach
Dennis , Corrina , Denise and Sean
We are sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing.Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
John & Patty
MARILYN WHYNOT
TO DENNIS AND FAMILIES -JUST TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AT THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME-MARILYN WAS A TRULY AMAZING LADY-SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER.
Christine Tersigni and Dave Keefer
Uncle Dennis, Corrina, Denise, Sean, and Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Marilyn’s passing. Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. I will always remember Aunt Marilyn as a wonderful cheerful person.
Love, Christine and Dave
Mike & Sandy Roy
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Corrina and family,Our sincere condolences go out to your Family.
Tonya Patterson
So sorry to hear about your Mom Denise and Corrina.. I know how much you loved her and will miss her. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Arthur-Patsy
Denise,Roland& family,I did not know your mom,but sorry to hear of her passing,may God be with you.Pat and Art
Richard & Lynda McLeod.
The Tester Families.. We are so very sorry for your loss.. God bless you all at this very sad time in your live.
Betty Black
The sadness I feel words can not express due to the loss of my sister Marilyn Marie Tester. When I kissed you and told you that I loved you is something I will always cherish. Even when we were losing you, we let each other know the love that we had for each other. sis may you rest in peace. You will be greatly missed. Gone but never forgotten. Love Betty
dale and jim smith
Corrina and family very sorry to hear about your Mom, our deepest sympathy and warm thoughts from both of us, hope to see you soon come for a visit love dale
Ron & Barb Campbell
Dennis & Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss.
Marilyn was a great lady.
She has gone on to a far greater place.
Wendy (Tester) Wiehe
Uncle Dennis, Corrina, Denise, Sean and famillies. We were saddenend to hear of Aunt Marilyn’s passing. Its so nice to see all of the wonderful comments about her. She will be missed by many. We are thinking of you at this very difficult time and send out heartfelt condolences to you all.
Ken Wendy Ryan Evan and Eric Wiehe
XOXO
Bernice Braga
To all of Marilyn’s family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Marilyn but I know her sisters Betty and Mary. and I certainly had the pleasure of meeting her mom. I have certainly heard enough about Marilyn and Dennis and all the children to feel as if I knew you all. God bless you all.
Karen and Jim McKeown
Dennis, Corrina, Farin, Denise, Roland, Sean and Candace…We are so very sorry for your loss. We hadn’t known Marilyn very long but time spent with her was truly an inspiration. She was a woman you couldn’t help admire and we will miss not seeing her on our trips and especially on Christmas Eve. I know our daughter Candace and our grandson Arkin were blessed to have her as part of their family. May you rest now dear Marilyn and watch over your loved ones. Sean we are sorry we can not be there to say goodbye to your Mom with you but know we love you.
Sherri and Lucas Francis
Dennis and familly
Sympathy and love to you and family, may the good Lord help you through this difficult time
Shirley Rolland
Dennis and Family
I was so sorry to hear that Marilyn has passed away. I enjoyed her friendship during the time you lived in Port Joli – we had many laughs together.
Remember all the good times and wonderful memories.
Shirley
Marie & Rick Ayotte
Dear Dennis & Family,
We are so very sorry to learn of Marilyn’s passing. I have wonderful memories when we women were able to go to the “new” Walmart in Bridgewater when the men were working. Our grandchildren are all about the same age and we had time to look at photos and chat over the years. I shall truly miss her as a very special friend. May the “life Jouney” Marilyn kept on a daily basis be of comfort to all in the months and years ahead. Sincere Sympathy, Marie & Rick
Marina Foley
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy & Mike Fitzpatrick and family
Uncle Dennis, Corrina, Denise, Sean and Family
Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart with the passing of Aunt Marilyn. We will miss her deeply. She was one of a kind the strength and the courage to fight as hard as she did is inspirational. Although it’s difficult to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. No one can tell a heart what it is feeling or just how much time it will need to heel. You are in our thoughts and our prayer’s. Love you all and take care of each other.
xoxoxo
cynthia and allan wilson
Dear dennis and family so sorry to hear of your dear wifes passing.our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.i didnt know marilyn but i know she was a very lucky woman to have such a great loving family and such a devoted husband.you take care of yourself and if you ever get lonely stop in and see me and allan and have a coffee.take care and may god bless you and your family.
Lynda (Tersigni) and Jim Mackiewicz
Uncle Dennis, Corrina, Denise, Sean & families,
We are deeply grieved to hear of Aunt Marilyn’s sudden passing. Knowing the close bond you all shared with her, we are sure you are going through the most difficult and trying time. We will always remember her caring ways.
With love and heartfelt sympathies,
Lynda, Jim, Greg, and Samantha
Jerry & Linda Emino
Dear Dennis & Family;
There are no words that can ease your pain but know that we are thinking of all of you now at this very difficult time; our thoughts are with you and hope in the days to come you will find comfort in all the good memories you as a family created. She was a great person; with a strong will to live, I will never forget her and her courage. Remember her strength and follow her determination.
Sincerely:
Jerry & Linda
Ted Hogan
Dennis and family I am so sorry for your loss.Marilyn thanks for all the memories and good times we shared over the years. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Susan MacLeod
Dennis, Corrina, Denise and Sean: My sincere condolences to you. May God Bless you at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Susan MacLeod
ALLAN AND BETH LAROCQUE
Dennis and family, we are very sorry to hear of marilyn’s passing. She will be missed by all. She was a very nice person.
Michele & Bryan Thiffault
Dennis, Corrina, Denise, Sean & Families:
At this difficult time you are in our thoughts. Remember the little things…..the smiles, laughter, hugs and quiet moments. With time
these memories will bring back your smiles. We believe there’s a
new dancing star shining in the night sky….
Leon & Norma Robertson
We are so sorry for your loss. She is resting in peace and no more pain.
Leon & Norma
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
Dear Corrina & Family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time.
God Bless,
The Kennedy’s
Cindy Mooers
Dear Dennis & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a true inspiration to all that knew her. Just imagine how much effort over the years it must have taken her just to get up and start her day. Yet she did it for many years and even on her worst days she had a smile a good morning and a kiss for her loving husband and her puppy Cuddles. I will never forget Marilyn she has taught alot of us how to get through life no matter what it throws at you , with grace and dignity, just as Marilyn did. She is now able to dance with the Angels . What a beautiful Angel she will be.
Cindy Mooers
Cindy Mooers
Karen Halliday-Bright
Even through the years and the miles, I have the fondest of memories of Aunt Marilyn! She was a wonderful person, a lovely smile, good sense of humor and alway a kind word. Our thoughts and prayers to you Uncle Dennis and your family & friends. Our Condolences.
Bonnie Flemming
denise i am so sorry to hear of your loss..you are in my thoughts honey..take care..xo
Belinda Apt
My wonderful aunt you will be sadly missed by us all. I have so many special memories of you I love you and you will always be in my heart rest in peace knowing your so dearly loved by all
Bud & Doris Smith
Dennis and Family:
Very sorry to hear about Marilyn but after all the years of suffering and agony I feel that it was God’s will to take her and give her peace and comfort forever. All the best to all her family.
Dale and Linda Charlton
There is an encouraging thought in the bible at Revelation 21: 4,5. The is a promise from Jehovah our God for the near future. “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. For the former have passed away. And the one seated on the throne said: Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says.”Write because these words are faithful and true.” Dale and Linda Charlton
Doreen Stinson
Auntie, Dennis & Family
My heart goes out to all the family. Take care of each other. Auntie you will be sadly missed, I will cherish our time spent together.XO
Mary Mooney
Hello, my baby sister, just wanted to wish you Happy Mothers Day,
hope you and Mom will have a awesome day together. I miss you so much, as you must know. I never got to say good bye and it hurts so much, I know you understand. You was always so loving and understanding with me. We sure had a lot long talks, and a lot of good memories. I am going to try to make your last wish come true if I can. Love and miss you every day sis
Love and HUGS Mary
May 10, 2014