Obituary of Marilyn J. Gibson (née Knepflar)

Peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, at the age of 76, after a battle with cancer. Loving mother of her dear son, Jeremy Gibson. Missed by her sisters, Lois Knepflar (David Cramton), Barbara Wounch, Cathie (Lowell) Auger and her step-mother, Marie Knepflar. Loved aunt to Anne-Marie (Marshall) Spence, and Lauren Auger (Alex Del Maestro) and Great-Aunt Mimi to Chloe and Sloane Spence. Marilyn will also be truly missed by many friends and extended family members. Born in Stratford; daughter of the late Mervyn and Betty Knepflar, Marilyn was a talented and dedicated primary school teacher for 41 years, most recently at Emily Carr P.S. in London. On retirement, Marilyn continued to support children’s learning through years of volunteer service at Emily Carr Library. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their excellent care and compassion. A Celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice would be greatly appreciated.