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Marian Catherine Gilligan (née Scully)

February 12, 2019

Passed away suddenly after a very short illness, with family by her side, at Victoria Hospital, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, in her 65th year. Loving wife and best friend of Ed for 44 happy years. Beloved mother of Clare Kustermans (Mark), Hilary Kustermans (Steve) and Valerie Montag (Paul). Most cherished Gran to 7 precious grandchildren: Nial, Marika, Colleen, Michael, Sean, Bennett and Sadie. Marian will be dearly missed by many close family and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 777 Valetta Street, London, on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Marian are asked to consider Hemophilia Ontario. 

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Our deepest sympathies to the whole family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Derek & lib

~ Derek & Lib Scully

Our deepest sympathies to the whole family!!! What a shock to deal with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Share these precious memories to help you through. RIP Alice and Lucio Facchina

~ Alice and Lucio Facchina

Steve, Hillary and family: My deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

~ Dianna Brunet

Dear Ed and family - we offer our deepest sympathies at the loss of a wonderful wife mother grandmother relative and friend. Marian's loving spirit will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult and sad time.

~ Dave Rusciolelli and family

Clare and Mark and kids, Hillary and Steve and kids: So very saddened to hear of your tragic loss. You are all in our prayers. Love U Frank, A Sher and family xo

~ Frank and Sherry Berkelmans and family

Hi Ed and Family so sorry to hear of your wife's passing RIP Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to you all from Cyril ,Curry,Sligo,Ireland

~ Cyril Feehily

Dear Ed and girls, We are in shock! Please know that Ed and myself are praying for all of you at this most difficult time. Marian was a ray of sunshine in all our lives, and she will surely be missed by all. Her smile lit up everyone's day. Our loss , heaven's gain!

~ Sheila Glynn

ED and family, so sorry to here of the passing for Marian. Our deepest condolences.

~ Clayton MacNeil& Family

To Eddie & girls, we are in shock here in Salthill, Galway hearing of Marion's sudden death. On behalf of Jack and I please accept our sincere sympathy & prayers.May she Rest In Peace.She will be sorely missed by all.

~ Maureen Kissane( Dunleavy)

Dear Val, Paul, Bennett and Sadie we are sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. How terribly sad and shocked you all must be to loose a mother and gran so young. Our prayers are with you all as heaven has another Angel too soon. God bless you all.d

~ Margaret and Steve Corby (neighbours)

Eddie, Claire, Hilary & Valerie, so sad to hear of Marians sudden passing. We were all shocked, may she rest in peace. We are praying for you all. Love & God Bless, Seamus, Marie, Niamh, Aisling & Eadaoin

~ Eadaoin Clarke

Please except my condolences on Marians passing, I had the good fortune to work with her at the fire department and I know she will be missed by all. May she rest in peace and in your hearts, Steve Beasley

~ Steve Beasley

Dear Val, Paul, Bennett, Sadie, I am very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your dear Mom and Gran. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Luv always, Michelle oxox

~ Michelle Doucette

Eddy, Claire, Hilary and Valerie sincere condolences on the sad passing of Marian. Your relatives in Ireland have you in our thoughts and prayers. May Marian rest in peace

~ Scully Niall, Emer & Sons Ireland

I am very sorry to hear about Marian. She was a lovely person and along with all her children and Ed was very welcoming. The thoughts and prayers of all the family in Ireland and Denmark are with you.

~ Gerard Scully

Claire and Mark, Hilary and Steve and families, I am so sorry to hear the news of your mom. My deepest condolences to you and your families.

~ Marinda

Dear Ed: I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Marian. I am out of the Country and just found out today from some of our friends. My sincere Prayers are with you and your family. Jon

~ Jon Aristone

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~ Pat King

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~ St Vincent de Paul Catholic School

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~ Dave Rusciolelli Cathy Perry and family

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~ London Fire Department Management

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~ John & Joan Luciani

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~ Jen Kennedy

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~ Gwen Francis

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~ Richard and Sue Wynne

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~ Theodoulou Family

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~ Karen Stone and Ken Frohwerk

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~ Michelle Doucette

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~ Diane & Roger

Hilary, Clare, Val and Ed. I am shocked to hear of Marian's passing. She was so vibrant and witty and I cannot believe that was taken so young. Take care of yourselves. Lots of love. Edana and family.

~ Edana

We are deeply saddened to hear the bad news. We can only imagine how devastated you are. Marian was such a beautiful person. You are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless all of you and help you through this nightmare. With a heavy heart Norah and Jim

~ Norah & Jim Gilchrist

My heart break for you Ed and your wonderful adult children, their caring spouses and loving grandchildren. You have been so kind to us about our Carly. We can only pray for you and glad you have each other and so many memories we share with you and you with your extended familys. Our thoughts go out to friends all over the world.

~ Vince, Frances, Jonathan, Tara, Liam, Aiden and Zoe

Dear Val, Paul, Bennett, Sadie: We are holding you all in our hearts at this impossibly difficult time. Melanie, Lloyd, Brandon, and Daniel Mills

~ The Mills Family

Hilary and Family, There is no precious person in the world than mother. My deepest condolences to you and all your family. Carmela

~ Carmela Mendonca

Dear Val, Paul, Bennett, Sadie & family, we were so sorry to hear about your mom. We are praying for all of you at this difficult time. Take care, Adrienne, Ty, Parker & Grayson

~ Vanthuyne Family

We are so sorry to hear about your dear Wife, Mother. Such a shock for all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.

~ Joanne and Jack Kustermans

Dear Val, Paul, Bennett and Sadie, We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Gran. We are thinking and praying for your entire family and sending lots of love your way. XO Julie, Jeff, Ben and Ryan

~ The Banting Family

Dear Ed, Clare, Hilary and Val I still feel in shock and my head is full of beautiful thoughts and memories of one of the dearest people in my life. I think of how I am feeling and know that it must be so much worse for you. Like everyone else, I have no words except to say that I hold you all in my prayers with love grief and compassion. I am going to Mass for all right now Blessings and Peace Michelle

~ Michelle Mahoney

Dear Ed, Claire. Mark. Hilary. Steve. Valarie, Paul and all the grandchildren our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayer are with you all. Like you all we are heartbroken and sad - Marian was a lovely kind person she is now with her Mam and I am sure she is happy. Rest in peace Marian with all our love Uncle Pat and Auntie Fran

~ Fran and Pat Clarke

Val - At this most impossible time, please know we are sending our love and are here if there's anything we can do to support you, Paul, Bennett and Sadie. Take good care of each other. Love from Shilo, Darryl, Jasmyn & Jakson

~ Narain Family

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marian. Marian and I worked together for many years before she went off to Fire. I recall how kind and supportive she was and how she kept saying to me "we need to get you organized". I remember her fondly and my heart goes out to her family and the many people she touched. Rest in Peace my friend.

~ Pat Foto

Dear Ed and all the Galligan/Scully family, It was with a heavy heart that I read of Marisn's passing this mirning. It wS so fast... a shock for everyone. You must all be devastated at your loss. I will be attending mass tomorrow in Galway Cathedral and offering our prayers up for Marian and you all. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace God Bless you all at this time Joyce Canney(Martin)

~ Joyce&Michael Canney

Dear Ed, Claire, Hilary, Val and all your family, words fail me at this very sad time! We are so very sorry for your terrible loss. Marian was a great woman so full of life and even though we haven't seen so much of her in recent years as we did when the girls all danced together, we will always cherish the times we spent together whether it was watching Irish dancing, weddings, celebrating pregnancy's, have the odd rum and coke, cruising or just having a good old chin wag. We'll miss you dear friend. Philomena, Reg and family xoxo

~ Blake family

Dear Ed, and family it was with great shock and sorrow that we got the news of Marian's passing this morning. We recall fondly the time we spent in Canada with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brendan, Hilda and family

~ Brendan @Hilda Clarke

Ed....and your whole family..... We've been sitting here dumbfounded by the news we received this morning from Mark. We do not have any words at this time other than we are thinking of you and your family....can't imagine what you are going through. Marian was a wonderful friend and we were just getting the time to spend more time together. Life is so unpredictable. Love to all of you, Diane and Roger

~ Diane and Roger

Dear Ed, Clare, Hilary, Val and Families. There are no words to express our sorrow for your loss. Find comfort in those who know you are all sending you unspoken support and love. May God be close to your family during this terrible time. All our love and Prayers.

~ The Trevors

Dear Ed, Clare, Hilary, Valerie and family it is with great shock that we got the news today of Marian's passing. Thinking of you at this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Kathleen, Sharon, Tara and family.

~ Sharon Mac Mahon

Dear Ed,Clare, Hilary,Valerie and families. We are in shock and disbelief with the news of Marian's passing . She was not only a great friend but also a genourous and loving person. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. God Bless.

~ Joan and Rick Vandertuin

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time. It has been many years since I have seen you all but have many fond memories of Marian and the times I spend with your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Nicole, Peter, Niya and Wyatt.

~ Nicole Bradley-Garan

Dear Clare, Hilary and family. We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love Uncle Ed and Aunt Sylvia

~ Ed and Sylvia Kustermans

Dear Ed, I was totaled shocked by the news of Marian's passing. Our sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Diane & Nick Weiss

We are in shock over this very sad news. Such a wonderful friend , amazing woman. She will be deeply missed. Mary and Don Donner

~ M art and Don Donner

We are so very sad and sorry for your loss. Such a lovely lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gail and Peter. Glens Falls NY and Ocean Harbor South

~ Gail and Peter Luciano

We are so very sorry and deeply saddened by your loss. Marian was such a bright spot in so many lives. Our prayers are with you all

~ Dr. Bill&Jayne Gilligan

We are so very sad to hear of your loss. Marian will be missed greatly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Luke & Cathy Van Rompaey

Hilary, Steve, Marika and Michael! Words cannot express how sorry I was to learn of your mom's passing! Hil, I am thinking of you and your family and the dear, special loss of your mom. I recall meeting her more than once and remember her energy and friendly nature! I hope the love and support from those who loved her, gives you some comfort right now! Love you, Bernie and Steve Elliott

~ Bernie Elliott

Our hearts go out to you and your family, Val. We are thinking of you and sending you strength and love.

~ David, Janice & Bennett Moore

Dear Ed and family The death of Marian is so sorrowful, we are deeply saddened by the news. May the memories and images of time with family and friends be a source of comfort at this time. Love and Care, Anne Gilligan O''Connor and Dennis O'Connor

~ o'connor anne

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