Marion Edith Fader

FADER, Marion Edith (Monk) passed peacefully in Halifax on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 84 with her son Bruce and daughter Tammy at her side. Born in Halifax on December 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Monk of Ship Harbour and Thelma (nee Jollimore) of Terence Bay. Beloved wife of the late George Albert Fader. She is survived by her children Bruce “Slick” (Debbie), Terry “Doc” (Claude), Crystal “Kit” (Murray Balser), Michael “Mike”, and Tammy “Tam” (Shaun Sanford). Grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren, predeceased by grandson Jeffery Fader. Sister of Grace (Jack Steevens) of Ketch Harbour, the late Anita “Mickey” (the late Vernon Harnish) of Halifax, the late Wanda “Hubba” (the late Burnham Pace) of Halifax, Sylvia (John Flynn) of Ottawa, Nancy Dams, Glena “Penny” (Dave Emery) of Halifax and the late Wilfred “Bim” Monk. She will be dearly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family. The family wish to thank the staff at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. What can I say about My Mom, Our Mom.... first and foremost, she loved her family, her mom and dad, brothers and sisters, and the five of us. We all grew up in the same home she did... sometimes up to 20 of in that small little home on Lynch St. We all seemed to thrive in that home. As a girl in the Northend, she went to St Stephens School, and went to the same church. She loved that place and never wanted to leave. She lived there from 1950s until 2020. Our grandparents, our aunts and uncle, sometimes four to a tiny room, lived in that tiny home on Lynch St. On cold winter mornings standing over the heating grate and waiting for whoever was in the bathroom to finish, one toilet, one sink and a bathtub. Sunday night bath nights were a real event. Most of us never experienced a shower until we left home. Mom's most amazing ability was to be able to continuously smoke and never slow down. She only finally quit at age 82. She loved her word puzzles, lexicons, and she was famous for having us go through the Timmy's drive thrus, and order here medium coffee, 2 cream and 6 sugars, yup you heard it here, 6 sugars. So many good times. When they bought the cottage in New Russel, in 1995 it started a whole new adventure for her, Dad and our family. Those were the best years. When we lost our dad in 2018, she lost the love of her life. She was truly lost without him. Those two were amazing, one minute arguing, the next minute jiving to a 50s tune on the radio. They were jiving right up until end, and man they could dance. Amazing to watch them. He loved her dearly, always worrying about what would happen when he was gone. They were both hardcore Northenders, there was no way she would ever leave it. That neighbourhood defined all who lived there. She was the last of the originals on Glebe and Lynch. Sadly, dementia reared its ugly head and stole our mother from us. Rest in Peace Mom, we shall all miss you very much. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held later in the year at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lower Sackville.

Marion Edith Fader

December 22, 1939 - January 11, 2023