MarieAtchison

Marie ATCHISON

Marie Britt Atchison died suddenly, following a long illness Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Lakeshore Lodge (Etobicoke). She was born May 22, 1934 in New Delhi, India and raised in Sweden and came to Canada in 1956. She is survived by husband Glenn, children Steve (Darlene), Britt (John) and Donald, 6 grandchildren (Alexander, Erik, Amanda, Dana, Mackenzie, Claire and one great-grandchild, Riley), sisters Ulla (Bruce), Ann and brother Carl (Barbara) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Ella Norden and daughter Karen. Marie’s hobbies included painting, reading, knitting and watching old classic movies. She had a loving and forgiving heart and demonstrated the meaning of courage and perseverance during her illness of the last few years. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (at 14th St., between Islington and Kipling Aves., 416-259-3705) on Thursday from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Cremation will follow