Marilyn Marchand
The family of Marilyn Marchand announces her passing on August 19, 2026, in Chatham, Ontario, at the age of 91. Born on January 8, 1935, Marilyn was a beloved member of her community and cherished by many. She was predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Margaret Stokes (Wightman), her husband Clifford Marchand, and her brothers, Murray (Leona) and Gerald (Norma). Marilyn is survived by her children, Michael (Toronto), Dennis (Belle River), JP (Chatham), and Anastasia (Vancouver), as well as her sisters, Myra (Keith) and Lovell (Exeter), and her friend Marilyn and Barb Phillips. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation at 34 Wellington St. E., Chatham, ON N7M 3N7.