With family at his side, Marsh completed his final takeoff, and was off to his next great adventure, in Victoria BC on Feb. 8, 2013. He is survived by his twin sister, Virginia Webb; his children, Bruce (Debra), Gordon, Margo (Robert), Eric (Carmen); grandchildren, Andrea (Bryan) and Alex and great-grandson, Andrew. Predeceased by his wife, Irene and sister, Barbara Foote.
Marsh was born Sept. 3rd, 1922 in Kingston Ontario, grew up in Ottawa and joined the RCAF during WWII, serving from Oct. 1942 to Sept. 1945, as an Aero Engine Mechanic. He subsequently joined the RCMP in 1946, initially assigned to general duties in Vancouver, before transferring to Air Division, stationed both in Edmonton and Ottawa. Marsh was the Chief Engineer and had risen to the rank of Superintendent when he retired in 1978, moving his family to Victoria, BC. Marsh met Irene Jira in Edmonton and they were later married on August 24, 1951. They were married 48 years until Irene’s passing in 1999. The family would like to thank the staff in Palm North B, the Lodge at Broadmead for their excellent care, compassion and kindness to both Marsh and to his family. We would also like to thank Veteran’s Affairs for their assistance and support.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at McCall’s Reception Centre, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Broadmead Care Society, Friends of Mount Douglas Park, or your favourite charity would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Charlie Grana-Benn
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Barry & Gene Smith & Family We are saddened upon hearing of Marsh’s passing and send our heartfelt condolences to the family. Marsh was our next door neighbour in Ottawa. An original owner from the street since 1961. Marsh was nicknamed affectionately as “Nosey Ney”. If it weren’t for him keeping an eye on the comings and goings of the neighbourhood strangers, the kids of Horton Street would have have either been run over or kidnapped during daily all day ball hockey games, street baseball, neighbourhood hide and go seek, games of all kinds played in a free and innocent way for many years. Marsh would go around “visiting” just to keep an ear to what was going on, no gossip, just an ear. When they left for B.C. the neighbourhood had an emptier feeling.
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Norm & Doreen Brisbin We are indeed sorry to hear of Marsh’s passing and send our deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Marsh in Ottawa for a lot of years and he was always up to some trickery. We enjoyed his company and he will be greatly missed. He was a true friend.
Norm & Doreen Brisbin
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Sandy MacCulloch My sincere condolences to the NEY family members at this time of your loss. As a new pilot in the Air Division in 1968, I quickly learned to appreciate the “larger than life” presence, positive attitude and genuine concern Marsh projected for the organization and the people he worked with. He was a well respected individual in the industry and a man I was proud to call a friend.
Sandy MacCulloch
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R. Gordon M. Hayden Sincere thoughts and condolences to the NEY family at this difficult time with the passing of Marsh from your midst. Having been one of the pilot’s who served with the RCMP “Air” Division from 1966 through 1974 I knew Marsh and although I was on the western part of the far flung operations, he represented the ‘go-to ” person for guidance on our equipment. Now he leaves on a higher flight plan and may the family take comfort in these remembrances.
Gord and Cindy Hayden
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Dolly & Bob Smith We have many happy memories of our relationship with Marsh and the rest of the family, going back to RCMP days in Ottawa,(N Division) where my parents Andy (also RCMP) and Dot Anderson were good friends of your mother and dad; and later at our farm near Lombardy. We send all of you our sincere condolences, you are now “the keeper of the stories”, and hope that your many memories will be a comfort to you now and in the days to come.
Dolly and Bob Smith
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don and betty goodwin very sorry to hear of marsh’ passing – as members of the same fraternity and as neighbors we had a close association – after he moved from edgemont we managed to get together at the mall when marsh set out for his morning exercise walk thru – our condolences go out to his family and in particular margo with whom i had worked for a few years don and betty
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Nancy Wong I am so sorry for your loss. Marsh or as we know him, the Mad Monk, was like a grandfather to myself and my brother growing up. I have known Marsh since I was 10 years old and now I have children who are 12 and 14. Marsh would come in every day into our family restaurant and have coffee or tea and help my brother and I with our homework. Marsh gave the “toast to the bride” at my wedding almost 18 years ago. He will be missed dearly. I am happy I was able to see him recently before he passed away. We have his son, Eric, to thank for that. Thank you Eric for keeping us apprised of his condition and whereabouts. Take care of yourself and those around you. This will be a difficult time.
Dear Family, With sadness, I am just learning of Marshal’s passing. I am a cousin of Marshal’s having in my possession a wonderful package of family history that Marshal kindly sent to me in 1993. I am part of the Thornburgh family related to the Nehs, currently living in California. I do not know if you will read my entry, but if you do and you desire, kindly find me through a Google Search. I have also left my email upon entering my entry. My name: Charlotte (AKA Charlie)Grana-Benn (birth name: Charlotte Nelsen)-otherwise, I do not use FaceTime or other social media. I feel gratitude for Marshal’s generosity and kindness plus his curiosity to include me within his amazing ability to trace family history. Wishing you well, Charlie