Marian Doreen deVries (Nee Patterson)

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Marian deVries. Predeceased by her husband Henk deVries, her parents Harold and Bessie Patterson, her sister Velma and her son Gregory deVries. Dear sister of John (Jackie) Patterson. Loving mother of Cheryl, Deborah (Chris Merritt), Steven (Anita Kotlarchuk) and David (Cheryl Gordon). Proud grandmother of Taylor (Kristen), Alexandra (Alexander), Aimee (John), Rebecca (Geoff), Danielle (Michael), Scott (Ashley) and Erin (Devon). Great-grandmother to James, Avery, Jack, Alex, Hendrick, Vivienne, Aiden, Liam, Easton, Cole, Warren and Fallyn. Marian was well known and a long term resident of Kemptville. Past Board member of St. John’s United Church, Past President of Kemptville Rotary and Recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award. Small Business Owner of the Fabric Shoppe and Mariannes Ice Cream Parlour & Tea Room. Member of the Kemptville BIA as well as various office manager positions with Raina’s, Marvan’s & Hylan Wood Preservers. Marian was an avid gardener, artistic quilter, seamstress, painter, and a phenomenal baker and enjoyed Curling. Marian’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Staff of Rideau Village and West Carleton Village at Carleton Lodge for their kindness and compassionate care to Marian. A Private Family Service has taken place. Interment South Gower Cemetery. In Memoriam, donations in Marian’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca