Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Sunday, April 7, 2024, Marilyn passed away with her family by her side at the age of 75.

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Timothy Hill (2011). Marilyn will be sadly missed by her children, Peter (Erin) and Erin (A), and her grandchildren, Holden, Jack and Annie.

Predeceased by her parents, Albert “Bert” and Betty (Smyth) James; her sister, Janice Ryckman and her granddaughters, Brooklyn and Madison Bennetto.

Marilyn was a long time elementary French teacher and a proud member of various Anglican church communities, most recently as a warden of her parish, St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Eganville. She took pride in bringing community members and family together and was known for her generosity, charity and thoughtfulness.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 19 at Needham Funeral Service (520 Dundas Street, London) between 2 and 6 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, also at Needhams, beginning at 11 am. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. A separate celebration of her life will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Eganville (125 Victoria Street) on Friday, May 3 beginning at 1 pm, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Renfrew.