Marjorie Marie Barclay (nee Johnson)
Who was she? Well, she was a daughter, a sister, a mother and a friend but to most who loved her she was Gram or Aunt Marge, even if you were not really her family. Most notably though, she was a force to be reckoned with and she made sure you knew it!
On March 17, 2023 the heavens above opened up to bring her back to those she loved. Marge was pre-deceased by her parents Mary Taylor and Thomas Johnson, seven siblings, Shirley Scott (Earl), Joyce Fullerton (Terry), Dewy Philipow, Teddy Johnson (Betty), Tommy Johnson (Bev), Gordie Johnson (Barbara) and Butchie Taylor along with her mother and father-in-law Beatrice and Earl Barclay, her sisters-in-law June Hargreaves (Slim), Maureen Boisclair (Gerry), Shelia Powers (Keith), a brother-in-law Keith Dickson and Joanne (“Joey”) Smith whom she loved as a granddaughter not to mention the many wonderful best friends all of which she has dearly missed.
As her family, we are certain that she is in good company enjoying the next stage in her journey. A journey which will no doubt include many things such as good food, great adventures, hilarious card games, parties where she will be dancing and jiving her heart out and of course the occasional trip to the casino. After all, if there is a heaven, it must have a casino!
Marge's spirit will be carried on through her two daughters Shelley Bond (Steven) and Laurie Barclay, her seven grandchildren, Geoff Mayotte (Rhonda), Amy Irwin (Hugh), Erin MacDonald, Ashley Barclay (Matt), Sam Bond, Riley Bond (Kristin) and her ten great grandchildren, William (Sara), Harrison, James, Jack, Liam, Shelby, Hannah, Grace, Ella and Harper. She is also survived by a sister Jeannie Dickson, a brother-in-law Lloyd Philipow and a sister-in-law Violet Taylor all living in Brantford, Ontario and her many many nieces and nephews who all meant the world to her.
Marge proudly worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police running the Fingerprint Bureau for most of her career which began on February 1, 1961 until she retired on April 8, 1990. She later went back to the RCMP and worked part time as a Temporary Civilian Member for seven years, leaving her beloved RCMP again on April 13, 2010. Yes, 2010, she was at that time almost 80 years old.
She loved to dance, cook Sunday dinners, to bake, sew beautiful quilts, knit and even once upon a time, garden.
Our hearts will miss her dearly! Always and forever.
A private internment and family service will be held later this spring. Family and friends are invited to sign her guest book below.
Digital Guestbook
Cheryl McGee
Gordon and Catharina LePage
You will be missed. Rest in peace.
Theresa Robillard
My heart goes out to all of you. What a great lady. I feel so privileged to have known her for so many years. My thoughts are to you Shelley and your family at this very sad time.
John and Catherine Sheridan
Our condolences to all the family at this difficult time.
I remember fondly my time working at the daycare when Marge would come and help at the center.
We had a great time!.
Great sense of humor and always entertaining to talk to.
She will be missed.
Rest in Peace.
Carolyn (Tysick) Houghton
Aunt Marge was a great lady. Time spent with her or talking to her was always special. I even got to work with her at the RCMP for a summer. She will be missed very much. Our sympathy to her family!
Joan Delahunt
No words can say what your hearts are feeling at this time thinking of you all
Sandra Landry
Shelley and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Marge was a special lady, and I will always fondly remember her interactions with Rick, who also adored her. May treasured memories of her bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Bill & Mary Rowe
We have lost a great friend. Marge was always ready to help any of her friends when she could.
Rest in Peace our friend, with all the pain gone.
Joanne &Brian
A very special lady
Karen, Luciano, Gary and Dylan DiNardo
We were all very sorry to hear that your mom died. Now my parents will have a neighbor at Beechwood Cemetary. Your mom was amazing both to me and the boys have fond memories of her in Florida wearing mickey mouse ears and being a good sport and sitting in the wheelchair so we got onto the rides quicker by using the handicapped lines instead. She definitely had a very full life with adventures and love. Love to both of you and your families.
My sincere condolences to Laurie , the Family & Friends of Marge. Marge was an outstanding Lady & many of us have very fond memories of Marge as a dedicated & caring Lady.