Marie Polding

Obituary of Marie Margaret Polding


June 4, 1934 – Blackburn, Lancashire, England

August 13, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

 

Marie Margaret Polding of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 88 years.

 

Marie was a dearly loved sister, auntie, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt, as well as a friend to many throughout her life. Marie was born in Blackburn, England on June 4, 1934. She trained as a nurse in Blackburn before training to be a midwife. Prior to leaving England to start a new life in Canada at the age of 23, she proudly delivered her first niece.

 

Marie first started her nursing career in Vulcan, AB, then went to pursue a degree in Public Health Nursing in Edmonton, AB. After graduating from college, she began her work for the local government on several First Nation reservations, including Morley, Saddle Lake, Eden Valley, Pincher Creek, Port Simpson Buffalo Narrows, and Calgary.

 

Marie was passionate about her job. She also loved all animals: large, small, wild, or tame, and would often be found rehabilitating found creatures and giving them love and care until the end of their lives. She will be missed so very much.

 

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Service updates and for those wanting to attend, as well as condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

 

In living memory of Marie Polding, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.



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