Obituary of Marilyn Ann Kerr

Marilyn was born in Weston, Ontario.

In Grade 8 she met a very tall boy named George and felt sorry for him, she thought he was so big. Three years later, he won a 50 cent bet with his friends when she agreed to go on a date. After studying nursing at the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto, she married him and they moved to Blind River, Ontario. In their 62 year marriage, they raised five children and travelled to as many continents. On Rotary Club trips, she administered polio vaccines in India, worked with AIDS patients in Tobago, and taught English in Thailand. In Brazil, Marilyn, an avid bird watcher, identified 60 different species.  As a nurse, among many other duties, she delivered babies at the Blind River hospital, and later joined the Victoria Order of Nurses, caring for people in their homes. She supported her community. Meals on Wheels Blind River recently recognized her 30 years of volunteering, she also volunteered with many organizations including Victim Crisis and Referral Service, the Lung Association, the Blind River Skating Club, United Church Women, and as a Pastoral Care worker.  In the grocery store, she always looked to buy produce or milk that was Canadian. She was a big shop local advocate.  She loved music, was a leader of the St. Andrew’s United Church Junior Choir, and played piano in church for many years. She played a nun in the WC Eaket High School’s production of The Sound of Music. 

Marilyn passed away peacefully on December 2^nd  surrounded by her cherished husband George, and her 5 children, who were her pride and joy. Over the years, when asked what she wanted for Christmas, or birthdays she’d say “All I want is good kids and peace in the world”. 

Her children, grandchildren, family, and friends love and miss her dearly. She is survived by her husband of 62 yrs George Kerr; Children Nancy (Joe Dalrymple), Ann-Marie (Anthony Black), Glenn (Kate), Heather (Bob Hearn), Jonathan (Kristenn Magnusson); Grandchildren Caileag Dalrymple, Sophia Black, Thomas and Timothy Kerr, Charles and Benson Kerr. She was a very special Aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend to many. Predeceased by her brother Charles Burgess, her sister Susan Elliott, and her parents Mary and Jack Burgess. 

A Celebration of Life will be held in Blind River, Ontario Summer of 2022 date to be determined. 

Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Sunday December 5^th from 2 – 4 pm.  A Memorial Service will be held at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 178 Church Street Bowmanville on December 6^th at 1 pm.  Memorial Donations may be made to Children Believe or Doctors Without Borders. 

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