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Maria “Marie” Dawson-North February 4, 1948 - September 18, 2021

In loving memory of Marie Dawson-North who passed away on September, 18, 2021 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Marie is survived by her husband of 45 years Dudley, children; Michael (Christy), Robert “Bob” (Shannon) and Matthew, grand daughter Alyssa, sister June Bryant, brother Raymond (Sandy) Walker, sister-in-law Beverley Walker as well as many nieces and nephews and furbabies; Amber and Rosie. Marie is predeceased by her parents Robert and Mary Walker, brother Redfern “Red” and brother-in-law Cameron Bryant. Marie enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, fishing, going to the cottage and going out dancing and most of all her family and friends.

The family of the late Marie Dawson-North, who passed away in the early hours of September 18, 2021 wishes to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy with cards, phone calls, emails and messages, flowers, donations of food and donations to charities in Marie’s memory.  Special thanks to family members who travelled from out of town to be with us and to those who could not be with us because of Covid restrictions.  Your support and love was greatly appreciated.

Heartfelt thanks to Marie’s niece, Debbie Bietz for your touching words and for sharing fond memories of your aunt, you had a special bond.  Thank you to my brothers Ron for leading the memorial service, and Cliff and brother-in-law Craig Wolframe for the reading of scriptures. 

Sincere thanks to Dr. Bester and the nurses in the ICU and Palliative Care units of Dryden Regional Health Centre for your compassionate care of Marie and your kindness and understanding shown to me and my family.  Thank you to staff of The Dryden Community Funeral Home for your assistance and support and your help in preparing the service,  the music and setting up Zoom so that friends and family could be with us online.

        — Dudley, Robert(Bob) and Matthew

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Private Family Celebration of Life and Interment will take place at a later date.

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    Brook Kell says
    September 22, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    Dear Dudley and family, We have such good memories of Marie and you, especially through the baseball teams, parties and camping. We hope your own great memories bring you comfort at this very sad time. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love. Your friends, Brook & Blaine

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    Earl & Donna Fossum says
    September 22, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    So sorry for your loss. We remember the laughter that we shared in Thunder Bay with you and Maria. Happy memories sustain us all at times of loss. We are sending you big hugs.

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      Leslie Herman says
      September 23, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      Dear Dudley and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Just a short while ago Marie and I connected after many years. We spoke of the good old days in school and hanging around together. She was an amazing person, a wonderful friend. We spent most of our time together, laughing. I am so thankful that I spoke with her again before her passing. I loved her dearly and I will miss her and remember our time as friends, hearing her laughter. Please extend my condolences to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Leslie.

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    Joanne Speer says
    September 22, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Maria and I had many good times together in Fort William/Thunder Bay growing up as friends. Although its been a long while since we seen each other I enjoyed talking with her by phone. will have good memories of our times together and will miss her.

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    Bob and Connie Walters says
    September 25, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    Dudley
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Some memories from long ago will never be forgotten.

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    Marj and Glen Ritchie, Thunder Bay says
    October 30, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Dudley and family. We are saddened to hear of Marie’s passing. We have many fun memories of our baseball excursions over the years. I also have fond memories of our girls trip to our first dinner theatre and shopping in the US which lead to many fun trips. Your cherished memories will never be forgotten. Our sincere condolences

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