Obituary of Beryl Constance Marley

It is with great sadness the family of Beryl (Coombs) Marley announces her passing which occurred on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born October 29, 1922 in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Flora (Lyall) Coombs.

Beryl worked at NBTel for 31 years, then retired to travel, enjoy time with her grandchildren and indulge her passion for crafts.

She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Jeff) Hardy of Ottawa; grandchildren, Christopher and Kathleen Hardy; sister, Claire (Tom) Lynes of Washington State; special niece, Terri Coombs; as well as several nieces and nephews

She was predeceased by her husband, John G. Marley; brothers: Cecil (Barb), Herb (Barb) and James Coombs; sisters: Margaret Cross, Evelyn Clark, Elizabeth Russell, Ethel Hooper, Muriel McQueen and Eleanor Maynes.

Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visitation on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 pm, with a funeral service in Brenan’s Chapel on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 10 am, followed by a burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SJRH- Palliative Care Unit, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity donor’s choice.