John Marling

John passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on July 4th, 2022, in his 86th year. Son of Alexander “Sandy” Marling (d.1985) and Margaret “Skits” Marling (nee McVittie d.1986). He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary Anne (nee Dembroski d.2019). John was the loving father of Chris and his wife Debbie (nee Young). Proud Poppa to Spencer and Connor. Dear Big Brother to Elizabeth Harvey (Ken d.2022) and Sheila Burgess (Rob), Brother-in-Law to George and Kathy Dembroski and Uncle to Suzanne, Stephen, David, Christine, Matthew, and Alex.

John was a graduate of Queens University Science ’59 and MBA ’62 and fulfilled his engineering career at DuPont Canada. Muskoka was always John’s favourite home, surrounded by family.

Thank you to the wonderful Nursing Staff, Doctor Mason, Doctor Hemens, Doctor Krensky and all the Covid Staff at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.

A service will take place at Reynolds Funeral Home at 1 Mary Street in Bracebridge, on Sunday, July 10th, with Visitation beginning at 1:00pm followed by a Service at 2:00pm.

If desired, donations made to the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka or South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated and can be arranged through Reynolds Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared at www.reynoldsfuneral.com.