Ann "Marlyn" (nee Gillard) DELLAIRE
Ann 'Marlyn' (nee Gillard) Dellaire passed away peacefully at Pleasant Manor, Virgil on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of Donald for 61 years. Marlyn was the cherished mother of Denise (Jason) Heikkila, Liana (Tony) Pavelich, and Don Jr. (Jessica) Dellaire. She was the loving grandma of Ashley (Kory), Josh, Meghan (Blaise), Chris (Chess), Stephanie, Charlie, and Ann Lia, and great-granny of Ashton, Bradley, Hunter, Bella, Ruth Ann, Penelope, Colt, Ronald, Jaxxon, and Bobby Francis. Marlyn will be fondly remembered by her sister, Shirley (the late Jimmy) Morrison. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and her long-time dear friend, Mrs. Florence Mearns. Marlyn was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Veronica (nee Brown) Gillard, and siblings, Hellen Gillard, Sarah Belle (Allie) Simmons, Joyce (Syl) LeBlanc, Wilfred (Margie) Gillard, Veronica Patricia (Roy) Winstanley, and Gordon 'Chum' Gillard. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Pleasant Manor for the excellent care and support for their beloved Marlyn. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11 am. In memory of Marlyn, memorial contributions may be made to The Niagara Health Foundation, and would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at georgedartefuneralhome.com.
