SEELYE _ Marilyn 1944 - 2008 Marilyn Alice Seelye passed from this earth Monday, February 11, 2008 with grace and courage. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Daniel and Michael Rudd, her brother Edward Seelye and many friends. Marilyn was raised in Alix and Red Deer and spent most of her adult life in Calgary where she was known for her activism and passion for social justice. Philanthropy is defined as "generous help or benevolence towards one's fellow man" and Marilyn was a true philanthropist. She loved Alberta, poetry, political discussion and art. But most of all she was a devoted mother to her sons, and her home in Forest Lawn was a place of refuge for all who entered in. In her last months, Marilyn received the kind of love and care she had given all her life. Her friends and family are deeply grateful to all those from Respiratory Services, Unit 61 and I.C.U. of Foothills Hospital; particularly Wendy Rudko, Meng Gudeta and Dr. Chip Doig. A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at a later date. To honour Marilyn's memory, in lieu of flowers cast a ballot.
Published in the Calgary Herald on 2/15/2008.
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