Victor Marsh
May 13, 2014
MARSH, Victor
December 19, 1919 – May 13, 2014
Very peacefully on May 13, 2014, my dad Victor, in his 94th year, joined his wife Lilly (my mom) and his daughter Janina (my sister Yanka) on the next stage of his journey. He will be greatly missed by his daughters Diane and Kim, his sons-in-law Tom and Ron, his grandsons Tommy, Josh, John, Steven, his great-granddaughters Paige and Cooper, as well as the Boaden family, all of whom loved him very much. Born December 19, 1919, Wladyslaw (Wladek) Kaliksy Marcinowski in Gorlice, Poland, son of an engineer-architect. In September 1939, when Germany invaded Poland to start World War II, Victor was studying at a naval academy. His company was sent into battle and Victor was wounded by a grenade and captured by Russian forces. He escaped with friends and travelled cross country by foot and train to Budapest, Hungary. From there they were sent by train to France then England where Victor rejoined the Polish navy based in Plymouth. It was here he met and married the love of his life, Lilly Boaden, an art student. After serving in the North Atlantic, Victor married Lilly and was eventually discharged for medical reasons. He studied architecture in Liverpool and London at the Polish School of Architecture. They started a family, Lilly giving birth to Diane and Yanka. In 1951, the Marcinowski family emigrated to Canada, settling in London, Ontario, where daughter Kim was born. Victor worked as an architect for various firms before becoming a partner and establishing his own firm. Victor designed a number of schools, church restorations and worked on a number of high profile projects including a Labatt Brewery Plant in Toronto and the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, the family name was eventually changed to Marsh. Very special thanks to Dr. Chrissantha Shue and all the staff at Victoria Hospital for all the love and care you showed my Dad. A very big thank you to Jan from Bayshore for making such a difference in my Dad’s final days. Your kindness will never be forgotten. In memory, any donations to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex would be greatly appreciated. A private celebration of my Dad’s life will take place in July.
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I had the privilege of working with Victor on many projects early in my career in architecture. Victor was always willing to share his knowledge of architecture and construction. For that I am grateful. My sincere condolences to Victor's family.
Kim and family; I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Kim, your folks were the best. They always welcomed me, and always made me feel a part of the family. Please let me know if theres anything I can do. Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Hummel
Dear Diane & Kim: I am troubled for your loss. Your dad was a pillar in society and in your family. No doubt he appreciated the wonderful gift that life is. Our Heavenly Father cares for us and hates to see the suffering that is taking place worldwide. Better than anyone He can mend your hearts. We read at Psalm 147:3 “He is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.” He promised that soon, He will restore the Paradise. Mankind will not be subject to criminals, sickness, accidents, and death. (Psalm 37:11, 29; Isaiah 65:21-23; Micah 4:4; Revelation 21:3, 4) But until then, when we are plagued with disquieting thoughts, Jehovah God invites us to rely on Him to comfort us. In Isaiah 51:12 He said: “I myself am the One that is comforting you people.” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who can comfort you in all your tribulation.
Dear Diane & Kim: I am so sad to hear about the passing of your father. I started out working in your fathers office many years ago in the early 1970s. I can't say enough good things about how he accepted me as a young architectural student in his office. He was a talented, unique architect, a prince and and true gentleman. He will missed and remembered---------my heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Sincerely, Ric Mocellin
Diane and Kim, It is a sad day to hear of the loss of your Dad and I am sure you will miss him. I knew Victor as an employer and colleague, but he was much more then that. He was a mentor and one who knew what was really important in this world, the value of life, hard work and the preservation of human dignity. These values were reflected in his architectural designs as well as in his person. He was one of those rare people that come into your life that profoundly impact your life significantly. I am greatly indebted and humbled to have worked with a man of his genuine character. My family and I will miss him! Tim Finch
Dear Kim and Diane; The entire office of Marsh Katsios Architect is deeply sadden to hear the loss of your father, our colleague and architectural office partner. I started working as an associate in your father's office and jointed him as a partner a few years later. He was not only the greatest mentor and a colleague that I have encountered but one of the nicest, kind man and a true gentleman. I was given the opportunity to observe, learn from this talented Architect and work side by side in all of our projects. Our office will greatly miss but never forget Victor, his advice and his humor. All clients loved Victor for his great designs, honesty, fairness, creative but economic design solutions offered and would always call me in the office or stop me on the street to inquire about his health and ask "...How is Victor doing and ... if he still comes to the Office". Victor loved his Office and his career as an Architect and loved to solve difficult details. There was nothing that Victor would hesitate to tackle and resolve issues. Victor never retired from this office, mentally, and would always show up, long after his retirement from the OAA, to find out about new projects and even offer help in the design! The entire Office is indebted and personally humbled to have worked with and being partner with this talented and genuine man in my life. Our entire office and me personally, are sending you our heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Victor will always be remembered by this Office. Sincerely, Bill Katsios.
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Kim and family, we are saddened by your loss of your father. Victor was truly an icon in the architect world for his amazing work he did. I know you truly loved and will dearly miss him. They say the loss of a loved one makes us stronger. You are surrounded by friends and family during your time of loss and we are always here when you need a shoulder to cry on. We've both suffered a major loss in our life this year and we can lean on each other for support.
~ Lisa & Jamie Topp