Mrs. Marian COLE
Marian Cole, formerly known as Neeltje Maria Johanna Bos, passed away peacefully in Moncton, New Brunswick, on August 19, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 15, 1946, in Bleiswijk, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, she immigrated to Canada as a child with her family and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, where she attended Westdale Secondary School. Marian married Harve Cole on May 10, 1968, and together they enjoyed a devoted partnership of 58 years, raising their family in Saint John, NB. In the 1980s, she worked as a sales representative for Pfaff Canada in Burlington, Ontario, and became an active member of the quilting community. Marian is survived by her husband Harve, sons David and Michael, daughter-in-law Shelly, and granddaughter Sadie. She was predeceased by her sister Delia and brothers Jan and Johnny. Interment will be held on August 26, 2026, at Fair Haven Cemetery in Moncton.