Marie McIlwain, age 93 years, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 with family by her side. Born on August 9, 1930 in Fort William, she was raised and educated in Windsor, ON.
Later on, Marie went on to graduate from McKellar General School of Nursing, class of 1951. She was employed as a Registered Nurse and retired from McKellar General Hospital in 1995. During her career, she became the founding Vice President of McKellar Nurses’ Association, District Representative of Ontario Nurses’ Association and the first Chair of the District 13 Nurses’ Association. After retirement, Marie was a regular volunteer at McKellar and the Regional Hospitals.
Marie was a long time member of the FW Kinettes, First Church United and later First Presbyterian Church.
Marie is survived by her son Gregg (Karen), granddaughters Bevin, Keely Milner (Trevor), grandson Calvin, great-grandson Oliver Milner, sister Chris (Don), niece Barbara, nephew Kevin, God daughter Lynda Viau, and other close friends and relatives, including the Prokosh family.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Elmer, son Jamie, parents Godfrey and Mary Yoell.
A private service will take place at a later date with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the TBRHSF Northern Care Fund.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
