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Marilyn Lawless
February 02, 1959 - July 01, 2025
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Obituary For Marilyn Lawless
Marilyn passed away at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon on February 2, 1959, to Ronald and Rosalie Lawless. She grew up in Blanc-Sablon as the youngest daughter of 11 sisters and 3 brothers.
She had an eventful upbringing on the east coast, living a life many read about in stories. Whether it was a never so simple trip to the brook for buckets of water; which were “accidentally” spilled on more than one occasion just so she would have an excuse to go back. Or perhaps fishing on the Atlantic with her family, or maybe even working with dog-sled teams. Whatever it was she was doing, she always provided an effort level that made her almost legendary. A reputation that preceded her in life, as people admired her strength, and what seemed like an unlimited level of energy that never seemed to run out.
She enjoyed being active from a very young age, sports were welcome, whether it was Ringette, Slow pitch, or Broomball; not basketball as it was not rough enough for her, and eventually Soccer. She grew many long lasting and wonderful friendships through her activites, which continue to this day. Marilyn eventually took over the family store from her father and ran it until the day she chose to make the move out west.
She decided to follow her sister Rita to Grande Prairie. It was here that she met her husband Kurt Roth. They had 2 boys, Costain and Michael, and also helped guide several nephews and nieces as their own (Corey, Nadine, Chase and Morgan).
Marilyn was a truly great person, who left a lasting impression on anyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a passionate and fiercely loving person who cared deeply for her family, whether they were born into or found their way into it.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Kurt Roth, her sons Costain Lawless (Stephanie) and Michael Lawless (Karin), and her granddaughters Rosalie and Samantha, whom she lived with. As well as her sister's Melita Letto (Donald) of Blanc - Sablon, Odette Burke (Pius) of Flowers Cove, Alice Letemplier of Blanc - Sablon, Theresa Letemplier of Blanc - Sablon, and Rita Levins of Grande Prairie. Brothers and sisters-in-law Sonja (Robert), Fritz and Max (Vreni) from Switzerland. As well as many more nieces/nephews/cousins who all meant the world to her.
She is predeceased by her parents Ronald and Rosalie Lawless, Sisters Celestine Jones, Marie Lavallee, Antoinette Letemplier, Yvette Lawless, Helen Pottle, Sheila Bernice, and brothers Leo Lawless, Thomas Lawless, Joseph and in-laws Heidi and Fritz Roth.
Marilyn will be sadly and greatly missed beyond words, and will never be forgotten.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm at St Joseph’s Church (10404 102 St) Grande Prairie.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Church- http://saintjoseph.ca/ or a charity of one’s choice.
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