August 28, 1928 - April 12, 2024
Marjorie May Sewell, Dancing Queen
Marj Passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 in her 96th year, having barely slowed down until her very last days. Born August 21, 1928, in Waterford, ON., she often reflected on her younger years tying tobacco leaves and picking strawberries for 10 cents a quart before meeting her husband George in business college.
From her career as a legal secretary at a bustling law firm in Kitchener to her country house in the Wildwood Conservation Area, she ultimately retired in Stratford where she continued to thrive.
In recent years, you could still spot her on the Razzamajazz river boat dancing and waving to Stratford Festival tourists, or on the dance floor at Lakeside Every Saturday night with friends Randy, Liz and Mac. Year-round she stayed ferociously committed to daily YMCA swims with an infamous swim crew and mingling with fellow neighbours at the Church St. apartments.
If you knew Marj, you would have seen the ever-growing maze of antique treasures she collected over a lifetime of hunting and (seemingly less) selling. You may have grabbed a rosebud chocolate on your way out her backdoor, tasted her butterscotch sauce or been gifted a container of homemade fudge.
But above all, to know Marj was to know her vast community made up of all ages and walks of life. Her spirit never wavered, forever socializing with warmth, a sparkle in her eye, and a spicy sense of humour. Marj in her purest form exemplified what it means to stay young at heart. If ever a choice, she always chose happiness.
We’ll remember her as she was in her element, on a sunny summer day sitting on her porch in a cheerful plaid button-up, sharing chocolate covered caramels with friends and family.
Join us for a celebration of life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 2-4 pm., at the Flour Mill, 6 Water Street, South. St. Marys. ON
Predeceased by her husband George Gilbert Sewell (1998), brother Keith and sister Ola Van Wagner (Melvin 1989) and her nephew Wayne Van Wagner (2020). Survived by her daughter Carol Ann Miller (Tom predeceased 2017), son John David Sewell, brother Jim Maddeford (Judy), granddaughters Brooke Barber (Blake), Amy Brennan (Pat), Alex and Anne Sewell (Isaac), and great -grandchildren Emma, Reid, Niamh, Enya and Quinn, nieces and nephews Nicole Auld, Mike Maddeford, Glenn Maddeford, Anita (Van Wagner) Miller (Matt) and Randy Van Wagner
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Razzamajazz (Cheques payable to The Razzamajazz or by email money transfer, made direct to this charity be email: [email protected]), or donations to YMCA of Three Rivers (Stratford) or Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth thorough the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. www.wgyoungfunealhome.com
