Obituary of Marion S. Scott

Marion passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, while residing at the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville, N.B. Born in Halifax, N.S. on November 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Muriel (MacLeod) and David Moulton. Marion was married in 1944 to Nicholas Vickruck of Thunder Bay, Ontario, where they raised a family of five children. She was involved in 4-H, Women’s Institute, Rural Learning Association and she hosted her own television program on CKPR for nine years. Marion moved back to Halifax in 1975, where she worked at Northwood Centre for fifteen years until her retirement. She was also the director of Lifeline Nova Scotia. In 2007, Marion married Mel Scott and they enjoyed a year and a half of happiness until his passing. For the past 17 months, she lived in Sackville following a debilitating stroke. Marion was an avid painter, was very proud of her Scottish heritage and she thoroughly enjoyed nature and people. She was especially appreciative of the love and care she received while residing at the Drew Nursing Home. Marion is survived by her five children, David (Eeva-Liisa) of Savona, BC, Nikki (Frank) Schmitt of Sechelt, BC, Aydan (Patricia) of Edmonton, AB, Ronald (Colleen) of White Rock, BC and Vernon (Sharon) of Sackville, N.B.; brother, Vernon Moulton of Lower Sackville, N.S.; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as three step-children and their families. She was pre-deceased by her parents Muriel and David Moulton; first husband, Nicholas Vickruck and by her second husband, Mel Scott. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). In keeping with Marion’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Middle Sackville Baptist Church, 14 Church Street, Sackville, N.B., from 2 pm until the time of the memorial service at 3 pm with Rev. Jerry Horsman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marion may be made to the Middle Sackville Baptist Church, Canadian Wildlife Federation or to the charity of ones choice.