Tony and Marilyn Easton

Tony and Marilyn Easton Date of Birth: April 7, 1941 and September 21 1944 Date of Passing: September 30, 2023 and December 9, 2023 Obituary: It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony “Tony” Easton and Marilyn (Lomas), announce their passing. Marilyn and Tony are survived by their son, David (Andrea); and daughter, Donna (Ken). Also mourning their loss are four beautiful granddaughters: Nicole, Robyn, Veronica and Penelope. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service as per their wishes. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Tony, 82, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 with family at his side. Born in London, England, Tony moved, with his parents and sister Jill, to Canada as a young teenager. Shortly after graduating from McGill University, he joined the workforce and met Marilyn through his best friend. Tony was constantly engrossed in a project, whether in his professional life or in his many hobbies. A successful civil engineer, he was the senior project manager in many significant construction projects in the Halifax area, including the Historic Properties, Halifax Shopping Centre extension, and the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital. Outside of work, Tony was a member of Toastmasters for over 35 years, an avid reader, listener of classical music, stamp collector, model train builder, wine maker, and a lover of all things ocean, whether that be relaxing on the beach or sailing to victory in the Dartmouth Yacht Club races. Tony was also a longtime supporter of the Canadian Blood Services with over 200 donations. Marilyn, 79, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 with family at her side. Marilyn and Tony met in Montreal and moved to Halifax as a very young couple to build a life together. Marilyn enjoyed helping others. Once her two children were in school, she volunteered at the local hospital in the children’s unit, and offered her skills to an elementary school library. Later in life, Marilyn returned to university with an eye on joining the workforce full-time. Marilyn became the medical secretary to the Dean(s) of Dalhousie School of Medicine. Outside of work, Marilyn was an avid sewer, excellent cook and baker, an avid reader. She enjoyed Sunday dinners in the dining room with wine and “dinner music” which ranged from ABBA to André Rieu. She always rooted for the underdog and loved a good book or movie based on the true life story of a person who managed to overcome all obstacles to succeed. For anyone wishing to make a donation on our parents’ behalf, please support your local food bank, per Marilyn’s wishes.