Marilyn Jordan

Died: October 27, 2024 | Place: London, Ontario

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JORDAN, Marilyn…

Marilyn Ruth Jordan passed away at Waverley Retirement Residence, London on October 27th, 2024 in her 88th year. Marilyn is survived by her four children who already miss her – Kim Knowles (David), Katy Farrow (Brian Wallace), Michael Farrow (Janine) and Kristin Lepage (Charlie Kustermans) as well as grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Kassandra, Brittany and Julian and four great grandchildren Abbie, Aubrey, Logan and Adrian.

In her early working career, Marilyn taught piano and was a church organist. She had the first private piano lab in Ontario where she was able to teach 6 children at the same time. Later on as a single Mom, she got her teaching degree and moved her family to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia where there were more teaching opportunities. She taught English and music at Breton Education Centre and she was also known for the high school musicals she directed including The Music Man, Paint your Wagon, and Brigadoon. She moved back to Ontario in 1985 where she taught at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute until retirement in 2000.

Marilyn was always very crafty and after retirement, she was an active member in London’s Embroidery Guild and participated in local craft shows selling her beautiful quilts, wall hangings and knitted hats and scarves.

Marilyn will be remembered for her many talents and achievements. She was a strong, independent woman, able to support her family and provide a loving household. She even renovated an old farmhouse in Cape Breton by herself.

She lived at Waverley Retirement Home since 2013 and the family cannot thank the staff and care workers at Waverley enough for the excellent care and attention they have provided for Mom.

Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will take place at a later date. Donations can be made in Marilyn’s memory to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

4 Comments

  1. Dolores Hardy October 29, 2024 at 10:23 am

    I am very sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers

  2. Greer October 29, 2024 at 6:38 pm

    An amazing educator and kind person. One of the reasons I am teaching at PECI today.

  3. ELIZABETH KERNOHAN October 31, 2024 at 2:19 pm

    Dear Kim, Dave, Katy and Brian
    My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead and bring a smile as you remember all the good times that you shared together.

    Thinking of you
    Liz Kernohan

  4. Mary (Evans) Raithby November 2, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. It is clear how well loved she was. Hold tight to your memories. Sending you thoughts and prayers

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