June 3, 1942 – August 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Marion Lorraine Cherry (Brown) of Garnet / Hagersville and more recently Caledonia. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully to join her late husband, Ralph Gordon Cherry, and our Heavenly Father in Heaven. Marion was a woman of warmth and strength, being very enthusiastic, active, independent and caring. She dedicated her life to her family, the family farm Chericrest Holsteins, Haldimand Holstein Club, Hagersville Figure Skating Club, 4-H, The Haldimand Dairy Princess, Garnet United Church and helping others in the community. Her greatest pride was her grandchildren and great-grandchild nurturing them with love and kindness, instilling in them values of hard work, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Her guidance and steadfast support were the foundation on which her family thrived. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. Children/grandchildren Deborah Cherry-Francey of Markham, ON, Branden Francey and Joshua Francey of Kawartha Lakes, ON.; Teresa (Cherry) and Greg Michell, Toby, Adrianne Michell and (Cobi) of Dundas, ON; Craig Cherry, Sam and Ryan Cherry of Hagersville, ON, Trevor and Brenda Cherry, Quinton, Carson and Hayden Cherry. Great-granddaughter Harper. The many extend families members she loved connecting with through the years, and very close friend, spiritual confidant Sherrie Moore. Marion’s life was a testament to assisting others and helping the Agriculture and Local Communities. She loved — family gatherings, heartfelt conversations, years of scouring cemeteries and archives studying her family trees. Fondly remembering her involvement with Garnet United Church. She enjoyed her earlier years helping with Hagersville Figure Skating Club, Haldimand Holstein Club, Walpole Dairy 4-H Club and the Caledonia Fair. Including many years ago helping host the Hewitts Ice Cream Booth at the Caledonia Antique Show. More recently assisting neighbors and friends to appointments and trips to Six Nations bingo where she loved making many new friends and even the occasional win ;). She loved helping others and sharing get togethers over lunch or community happenings. Her laughter could fill a room, and her hugs made especially the grands feel safe and loved.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Marion’s life at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with service to follow. Internment at Garnet Cemetery. Those who knew her are invited to share their memories and stories, honoring the life of a woman who touched so many. www.rhbanderson.com
She is gone from our sight, but her love will forever remain in our hearts.
