Obituary of Marilyn Joyce Pike Malott

MALOTT, Marilyn Joyce Pike Born February 20th, 1942 Died August 22nd, 2008. Suddenly, in hospital. Predeceased by parents Marion Pike (nee Halfyard) and George Edward Pike, formerly of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and in-laws Kathleen (nee Tholl) and Joseph Alvin Malott formerly of Essex County. Survived by devoted husband Richard Douglas Malott and dearest daughter Jennifer Kathleen Marion Malott. Also survived by her brother William (Bill) and sister-in-law Dianne and by nephews Matthew and Jonathan all of Dartmouth. Marilyn was born in the town of Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland, and became a Canadian citizen by act of British Parliament in 1949. As a child she enjoyed frolicking on the rocks by the harbour. A serious childhood illness forced the family to move, first to Pointe Claire, Montreal and later to Dartmouth where she completed business school. She later attended the University of Windsor earning double degrees in Bachelor of Social Work and Psychology. Here she met her life-long companion and Bohemian fellow traveller Richard and where they raised their hoped-for-one Jennifer. Marilyn was a committed advocate for accessibility long before it became fashionable. Locally she was the editor of Our Future newspaper, sat on the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries (Windsor) and spoke out for enhanced opportunities in sports, recreation, and public transportation for the disabled. She attended numerous provincial and national conventions and was named The Pilot Handicapped Woman of the Year. Later she served in the civil service as project development officer (Employment Development Branch) and adjudicator (WSIB). Visiting at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. East, on Monday August 25, 2008 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday August 27, 2008 at All Saints Church, City Hall Square, at 9:30 a.m. for visitation, until a service of remembrance and celebration at 10 a.m. Rev. Kim Van Allen officiating. A time of friendship and refreshments will follow in Scott Hall. A private interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington. Trees will be planted in her memory. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Charity of your choice. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com