In memory of

Barbara Nathan-Marcus

October 5, 1943 - March 27, 2023

In Vaughan, Ontario after a brief illness, Barbara’s passing has taken a true force of nature from our world.
Barbara was an extraordinary woman, admired by many: an artist, progressive, wickedly funny, fiercely loving, resilient in the face of many illnesses and a great friend, sister, mother and grandmother.

Cherished daughter of the late Harry and Ann (Appleman) Nathan. Dear wife of the late Robert (Bobby) Marcus. Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Susan Nitkin) of Newton, Massachusetts and Steven (Sherna Marcus) of Thornhill, Ontario. “Fun” bubbe to Caleb (Erica Granor), Noah z’’l and Joanna, Lauren (Chris Nash) and Hannah Marcus. Loving sister to Natalie Voldar and Marlene Levine and sister-in-law to the late Jack Voldar, Sidney Levine, Nancy (Marcus) Danoff and Jack Danoff. Aunt and great-aunt to many.

The family would like to thank her caregivers Acel, Ayuni, Barley, Malou and especially Nerissa for all the comfort and support they provided.

Funeral will take place at Elgin Mills Funeral Centre, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9
Tel: 905-737-1720 at 2pm on Mon, April 3, 2023 (please arrive by 1:45pm). Funeral will also be live streamed starting at 1:45PM (link on the top of Elgin Mills' home page on day of service).

A shivah observance will take place at the home of Steven and Sherna from 7:30 to 9PM April 3. We will also close the week of shivah with a Shivah Minyan service on Zoom: https://www.dorsheitzedek.org/event/shivahminyan-barbaranathanmarcus

Donations may be made in her memory to the Baycrest Foundation (https://www.baycrestfoundation.org/).

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Michelle and Grant Hilzinger (Relatives)

Entered March 31, 2023 from New York

Missing Aunt Barbara already and sending so much love to the family <3

Michael Achtman/Caglar Kimyoncu (family friends)

Entered March 31, 2023 from London, UK

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Barbara but celebrate the wonderful life she led. Barbara was passionate about art and politics and remained informed and feisty and creative her whole life - an inspiration! We are so happy to have spent time with her these past few years and will cherish her memory. Our condolences to Jeffrey, Steven, Susan, Sherna and your families. xo Michael and Caglar

Rabbi Karen Levy (Fellow committee member at Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism)

Entered March 31, 2023 from Thornhill

In the too short time that I knew Barbara, and even though it was only on-line, her presence was deeply felt at Oraynu's ARC (Anti Racism Committee). She inspired us to greater thinking and caring, and to action. Barbara made a difference.

Cindy Brcko (Social Worker)

Entered March 31, 2023

In the too short time that I knew Barbara, she made a huge impact. I admired her strength, resiliency, creativity, brilliance, compassion & humour. She will be missed by so many but has left a positive mark on this world. My sincere condolences to Barbara's family whom she loved so dearly.

Michael Achtman/Caglar Kimyoncu (family friend)

Entered March 31, 2023 from London UK

and deep condolences to Marlene, Jonathan and family.

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