Obituary of Maris Anderson

ANDERSON, Maris Dee - Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, September 18, 2017 after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia. She was in her 77th year. Her husband Don, the love of her life, passed recently on July 1, 2017. Maris was the devoted mother of Elizabeth and Bryan Todd, Michael and Marilena Anderson, Jane and Mark Alden, and Susie and Chris Leonard. Very proud Momma of Kyle, Bailey and Mackenzie Todd; Lauren, Jack, Brett and Blake Anderson; Ryan, Tyler and Rachel Alden; Taya and Owen Leonard. Beloved sister of Jack MacPherson and sister-in-law of Marilyn Summerfeldt. Aunt of Gordon, Andrew, Donna and Greg. She was predeceased by her parents George and Dee MacPherson and her grandson Justin Alden. Born and raised in Mount Albert, Maris was always proud of her small-town heritage. Her father was the town doctor for many years. Maris had a genuine nature to look after others. She followed in her dad's footsteps and graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1962. Maris and Don were married on March 16, 1963. Maris left her nursing career to dedicate her time to raising their four children so Don could continue to build his business, Anderson Haulage. She loved spending time at the family cottage, travelling, walking the beach in Florida and admiring the sunset wherever she happened to be. Time spent with family and friends were cherished moments. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Andre Schuh at Princess Margaret Hospital, and the doctors, nurses and medical professionals at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Family will receive friends at DIXON GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N, Markham on Thursday September 21st from 3 to 9 pm. A Celebration of Maris' life will be held on Friday, September 22nd at 11 am at Eastridge Missionary Church, 12485 Tenth Line, Stouffville. A private interment will be held at the Stouffville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Whitchurch-Stouffville Foodbank would be greatly appreciated. Condolences can be made online at www.dixongarland.com. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure."