Marion Daffern Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marion Daffern (Toronto, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marion left this world on June 8, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Evans (Wells) and Chesley Evans; her brother Dr. Glenn Evans; her daughter Karen Newman (Dan); and her grandson Richard Evans.

She is survived by: her husband James Daffern; her children, Katherine Evans (David) and Brian Daffern (Rosalie); her grandchildren, Martin, Alexander (Vicky), Alanna (Stuart), James (Pearl), Michael and Maegan; and her great grandchild Victoria Marion. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McDougall & Brown Funeral Home, Scarborough Chapel (2900 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M1N5). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Grace Scarborough Church (700 Kennedy Rd, Toronto, ON M1K2B5). A burial will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Resthaven Memorial Gardens (2700 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M1M5). A reception will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the McDougall & Brown Funeral Home, Scarborough Chapel (2900 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M1N5).

In lieu of flowers donations to Trillium Manor (Orillia) General fund – Karen Newman memorial would be appreciated. Please contact [email protected] or phone (705) 325-1504 ext 4003 to donate.