Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Andrews (2012). Loving mother of Tim Andrews and the late Beth (2012), Terry LeBlanc and the late Rick Pinder (2021). Grandmother of Jarrett (Christie) Andrews, Nicole (Tom) Duffy, Katrina (Kris) Pedlar, Megan LeBlanc (Rocky Mugford) and Nathan LeBlanc (Lindsay Thomas). Great-grandmother of Ethan, Nolan, Avery Grace, Ian, Emma, Rory, Mairin, Rowen, Tadhg, Beth, Madeline, Jax and Logan. Sister of Sharon Wilton of London. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Marguerite Wilton, brothers Claire Wilton, Calvin (Maxine) Wilton and sisters Vivian (Vern) Tebby and Audrey (Bert) Thompson. Marie moved to Mount Forest in 1949 from Mount Brydges and taught in her first one room school at S.S.3 Normanby. She then married Russell Andrews in 1950. At various schools around the county, she was a music teacher, librarian, and guidance teacher. After retirement she had many different jobs and loved her crosswords and puzzles and most of all driving. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Birmingham Lodge and Strathcona Long Term Care for their compassionate care. Visitation will be held at England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Sunday, November 12th from 6:00 – 9:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Monday, November 13th at 11:00am with visitation from 10:00 – 10:45am. Private interment at Mount Forest Cemetery at a later date. Following the service, all are invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Marie are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
