Obituary of Viola Joan Marentette

MARENTETTE - Viola Joan Marentette (Roy), at the age of 94, passed away on December 7, 2020 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Vi was the beloved spouse of William (Bill) Marentette. Dearly loved mum to her daughters Carol (Brian) Fields, Susan (Allan) Stickley, and Nancy (Tony) Jevnikar. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Jess), Shannon, Michael (Hyojin), Kelly (Andrew), Stephanie (Kevin), Daniel (Brittany), Steven (Cadence) and Jeffrey. Vi was also blessed with four great grandchildren: Owen, Abby, Lauren and Charlie. Vi was predeceased by her sister, Jeanne Best. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Rosemary Marentette.

Vi and Bill shared 70 wonderful years of marriage. She cherished her family and their home on Morris Drive was the favourite destination for all their grandchildren. Vi was an avid reader and instilled a love of reading in her daughters. She enjoyed playing bridge for many years with her long time friend, Sandy Fletcher. She also enjoyed curling, bowling, and playing golf. In her early years Vi worked as a service representative at Bell Telephone. After raising her daughters she returned to work as supervisor of the switchboard at the University of Windsor. Vi lived most of her life in Windsor, moving to Sarnia in 2017 to be closer to family.

Her family would like to thank the staff at the Village on the St. Clair retirement home and the PSWs from Care Partners for their compassionate care these last few years. We also greatly appreciate the attentive care given to Vi by the staff on fourth floor at Bluewater Health, as well as the palliative care team. The support given to Vi’s family members was very comforting.  A private family funeral service will be held at McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Sarnia (519-344-3131) As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart and Stoke Foundation, 633 Colborne St, Suite 180, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada,546 Christina St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 5W6.  Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com