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Marti Koury November 9, 1948 - December 31, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Marti Koury who was born in Rivers, Manitoba, November 9th, 1948 and died December 31st, 2021 as a result of an extreme side effect of an arthritis medication affecting her lungs. She beat this, but died of an undiscovered bleeding ulcer which finally cost her life. Throughout it, Marti never stopped smiling or lost her sense of humour.

Marti was a loving mother, wife, sister and friend to many who will miss her deeply. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Koury, children Sean, Erin (Terri-Lynn), Josh, Andrea (Adam), and Mindy (Graham); as well as sisters, Peggy, Joan and Colleen, Brothers Steven, Neil and all their spouses. She also had 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who will miss her.

Marti was predeceased by her father Reginald Purcell, a career army medic, and mother Anne Muldowney who worked at DND in Halifax.

Here is a small poem which epitomized her and her children’s feelings:

Nobody else held me so tight

Or made me feel so right.

No one’s eyes shined so bright with love

As our mom, who is now so high above.

As a small example her granddaughter, Alice, said, “Nanny was the best at snuggling because she was so soft and calm.”

Marti was a kind, supportive person sharing her radiant smiles and loving hugs freely and often. According to her sister Colleen, “Marti never smiled more than when she was holding her babies and grandbabies.”

Marti was an intelligent, well-educated independent woman, who earned a College business diploma, a B.A. at St. Mary’s University and a B.Ed. at Mount Saint Vincent University all in Halifax. She always stood by what she believed. Effective, especially accompanied by her rarely used “Irish” temper!

Marti taught First Nation students in Whitedog and Fort Hope, Ontario. She taught with the Kenora Board of Education (special needs) at Pinegrove and Evergreen Schools. She later worked and retired after a long career as a literacy consultant, helping adults with disabilities at K.A.C.L. in Kenora. She was a natural teacher and caregiver and made lifelong friends with co-workers as well as clients and their families!

Always loved and remembered!

A private ceremony (party) will be held by her family to be followed in the spring by a celebration of life in Kenora at a time and place yet to be chosen.

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    Patricia Koury says

    My heart is with you all! Sending my sincerest sympathy. Marti’s kindness & optimism, the sparkle in her eyes and her beautiful smile will always live in our hearts! Rest in peace my dearest Marti.

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    Marcia Pilipishen says

    Marti was part of our TOPS group for only a short time but we all considered her to be a friend. We’ll miss her smile and sense of humour. She and I talked about going swimming together and it was wonderful to see her at the beach with her grandkids this summer. Such a good memory for them to have of their grandma! My deepest sympathies to all of her family.

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    Mark W and Bonnie Jean Palmer says

    Our sincere condolences to all Family and Friends in the passing of your beloved Marti.
    Marti worked with Bonnie Jean in Kenora some years ago and it was a privilege to know her. She was a calm, very gracious Woman. She will be indeed sadly missed.
    Bonnie Jean and Mark Palmer

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    Bob Koury and Dace Zacs-Koury says

    There is no easy path through the sadness and sorrow, but there is healing through the quiet passage of time, and always, the love of those close to you. Although we are not close by geography we are close as family. We share your loss.

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    Neil & Dina Koury says

    Pat,
    Please accept our sympathies on Marti’s passing and convey our condolences to all of the Koury clan.
    May her memory be eternal.?
    Neil & Dina Koury

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    Liz says

    I will never forget the warm presence Marti had. She was always so welcoming and caring. As my second mom, Marti gave the best hugs and always made sure everyone was taken care of and fed. I will miss her little giggle and her sense of humour as well as her tenderness. I will always remember Marti making sure we always had our seatbelts buckled before she drove, how she made pancakes in the shape of our names, and of course, working with her at KACL. Everyone loved Marti, she was just a remarkable woman and a real guiding light for her whole family. My heartfelt condolences to all the Koury family❤

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    Stephanie Koury says

    So sorry again for your loss… thinking about you in these hard times

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    Rita Boutette says

    A beautiful soul gone too soon! Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family.

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    Joan & Charlie Strachan says

    We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Marti Koury. Our daughter Cindy, was one of her literacy students, and she so enjoyed being with Marti. She learned to read fairly well, and loved getting books from the library. Marti was kind, understanding, and loving. Our sincere condolences to the family.

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    ARLAINE JEAN KOZAK says

    Marti had a smile that could light up a room and I seldom saw her without it. My deepest condolences to Carl and to her loving family. “Through it all…love remains.”

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    Diane VanderZande says

    Carl and family
    So sorry to hear about Marti. We always enjoyed spending time with.her
    Condolences
    Nick and Diane VanderZande

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Friends and relatives are invited to donate to the Arthritis Research Canada in her memory through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3