In memory of

Marion Shackleton

June 28, 1929 - April 5, 2024

SHACKLETON, Marion (née Nixon)
June 28th, 1929 - April 5th, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Marion Shackleton announces her passing peacefully in the evening οn April 5th, 2024, at Markham Stouffville Hospital in Markham, Ontario at the age of 94. Marion was born in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, to Harry (Henry) Nixon and Linda May Nixon (née Hodgson). Marion was the beloved wife of the late Eric (Frederick Irving). She was a dear sister to the late Renee Esme Otun (Edmund).

Marion is survived by her dear children, Michael (Michele) and Jane (Peter). She was a loving Nana to Adam (Delaine), Daniel, Eric (Johanna), Eliza (Johnny), Martine, and Andy, and a cherished Great Nana to Bennett, Kennedy, and Lucy. Marion will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her niece, nephews, family, and friends.

The family thanks all of her caregivers at Parkview LTC for their gentle care and kindness shown to Marion.

Marion remained strong, courageous, sensible, pragmatic, loving, kind, humble, gracious, grateful , stylish and engaging until the end and is described by so many as special, extraordinary and truly remarkable and a true lady from the greatest generation!

We will all miss Marion’s loving support each and every day!

Please click on My Story - Biography to read about Marion's remarkable life!

Guestbook

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John Edward Thompson (Friend of her daughter)

Entered April 27, 2024 from Edmonton

Condolences and regrets.

Elisabeth Somerset-Watson (Close friend of her daugher Jane)

Entered April 27, 2024 from Toronto

I will always have fond and dear memories of Mrs. Shackleton. She was a wonderful, kind, strong minded ,generous in spirit, upbeat & cheerful to the end woman who cared deeply for her family. A great sense of fashion and great sense of humour She was an inspiration. Her smile and love will be missed by so many family and friends xoxo

Christopher Stubbs (Friend)

Entered April 27, 2024 from Burlington

I have fond memories of Mrs Shacklton while growing up in Toronto
I am good friends with son Michael. Her warmth and kindness stays with me to this day
With love
Chris

Josée Lachance (Friend)

Entered April 27, 2024

Our condolences Jane to you and your entire family. I met your mom a couple of times. A wonderul, classy and warn lady!
Big hugs to all
Peter and Josée

Joanna Vasey and Guy Harry (Friends)

Entered April 27, 2024 from Toronto

My son and I enjoyed our friendship with Marian enormously, valued it greatly and will miss her wonderful being. She came from the north of England as did I and we shared a common heritage that fostered a truly close connection. How I loved her.