Marilee Phyllis Crowell – 57, East Mountain. (As written by Marilee.)

I, Marilee P. Crowell, 57, of East Mountain, left this lifetime on Wednesday morning, October 29, 2014, after a tenacious battle with cancer, surrounded by my loving family and friends. Born in Truro, I was a daughter of Arline (MacNutt) Crowell, Bible Hill, and the late Merton Crowell. I enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but my greatest passion in life was being a mother to my son, Nick.

I am survived by my son, Nicholas Merton (Natasha Hill); sister, Joanne Cooke; brothers, Bob (Sonja), Richie (Susan), Steven (Karen), Randy (Joanne), Mark (Wendy Robinson); nieces, Danica (Ryan) Ellis, Heidi Cooke (Tyler Medaglia), Amy Crowell (Greg Priddle), Erin (Jason) Blois, Megan Crowell, Jenna Crowell; nephews, Derek (Tasha) Crowell, Shane Crowell (Cavell Burley), Marty Crowell (Georgia Richards), Mitchell Cooke (Kim Smith), Brendan Crowell, Michael Crowell, Travis Crowell (Kate Ryan), Benjamin Crowell; great nieces and nephews, Scarlet, Sam, Winnie, Ollie, Talon, Millie, Ivy, Xavier, Addison.

My family and friends were always most important to me. I always enjoyed sending a card to someone to brighten their day. I was blessed to have so many good friends in my life. Friends such as Natalie Cooper, Fran Toole, Diane MacGillivary and Arden Cream, to name only a few. I have cherished their love and support over these past years. Special thanks to Bob and Sonja for always being there when I needed them. Also, special thanks to Earle and Heloise Morgan for all their kindness. Special thanks to Dr. Ryve Loshaj, Dr. Manoj Vohra and the VON nurses for their care and compassion. Words cannot express enough the deep compassion of Dr. Dave Henderson and Lisa Weatherbee of Palliative Care. I don’t know how I could have gotten through the last few weeks without them.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Marilee’s family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, November 1, 2014. A celebration of Marilee’s life will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2014, in Brunswick Street United Church, 250 Brunswick Street, Truro, Reverend John Parsons officiating. Reception will follow in the church basement. Interment in Watson Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. If so desired, donations in Marilee’s memory to Cancer Patient Navigator at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Brunswick Street United Church or Watson Cemetery are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Marilee’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com