Sydney
It is with great sadness that the Marsh family announce the passing of Frank Stephen Marsh at age 82 on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born November 5, 1939, in Sydney, Frank was the son of the late Louis and Beatrice Marsh.
Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by brother, Louis Marsh and sister, Edie Snow.
Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rose (Doucet) Marsh; brother, Fred Marsh (Ann); sons, Darren (Carolyn), Kerry (Alison), and Todd; grandchildren, Stephen, Aidan and Claire; great-granddaughter, Sawyer; as well as several nieces & nephews with special mention to Lori Ann (Doucet) MacLean and Tressa MacLeod.
Frank grew up on MacKenzie Street, just off Townsend Street and he often spoke fondly of his times hanging around Kay’s and being a rink rat at the old Sydney Forum. He was an avid sportsman that loved hockey, baseball, and harness racing.
Frank spent the majority of his career working for the Cape Breton County School Board. In retirement, he started a business with a couple of friends, the Leisure Gardens Bingo Hall and its success was a source of great pride.
The Marsh family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Myatt (and staff Janice and Laura), staff at Palliative Care at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and VON.
There will be no visitation or service at this time, for the late Frank Marsh but a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Frank may be the Palliative Care Unit of CBRH or the Cape Breton SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Rose, so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this difficult time
From: Janice Lewis
Dear Rose:
Eunice and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your
family on the loss of your Dear Frank, he was a great guy and always a
gentleman, may he Rest In Peace.
From: Eunice and Les Chiasson
My sincere sympathy Rose and family.
From: Louise Fitzgerald
Oh! Rose ,we are so very deeply sorry to hear of Frankie’s passing. Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family, from our family!!! REST in peace, dear man.
From: Joan C Macintosh
Sooo sorry for your loss Rosie Darren Kerry Todd and family. Eileen and I are filled with great memories of Frankie. Mom and dad were especially fond of him as anyone would. Being at the bungalow at Big Pond sits high on my list of great times we had together. Rip Frankie you will be greatly missed.
From: Eileen and Wally Forrester
Rosie and Family,
Sorry to read about Frank’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members.
From: Archie and Anne Patterson
Rose and family, so sorry to hear of Franks passing, thinking of all of you, our thoughts and prayers coming your way.
From: Jackie (Cormier), Murdock and Angie Cormier.
Dear Rose & Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies. Frank often walked by our house with his dog.
From: Jim (Diamond) & Marg Johnson
Dear Rosie and Family.
Please know that others are thinking about your loss. My deepest condolences. God Bless
From: DeeDee
Dear Rose and Family Sincere condolences on Frank’s passing. A great guy and hockey dad; always had a good story.
From: Derek and Denise Chiasson
Could you please forward our sincere sympathies and condolences to Rose and family on our( Les and Eunice Chiasson)behalf, thank you,
From: Les Chiasson
Very sorry for your loss
From: Miranda Skrypnick
So sorry for your loss ,my sincere Condolences to you all
Sorry to hear of Frank’s passing,Rose. Condolences to you and your family
Darren . Kerry and Family- There are no words that can begin to capture the magnitude of your loss. May the wonderful memories of your Dad that you each have- have help get you through this terrible time. Sincere Condolences from our family.
Bernie, Laurie, Karen and Dena LeBlanc .
Rosie and family – We are heartbroken to hear of Frankie’s passing. We’re holding you in our hearts during this difficult time. Love Ellen, Michael and Nathan
Rosie and family, my deepest sympathy to you and the boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose, Darren and family so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Please take comfort in your many happy memories. With deepest sympathy. Donna (Reid) & Nick Rutherford
Rose and family our deepest sympathy on your loss may he Rest In Peace ❤️🌹🌷tony and Georgina Bennett
Dear Rose,
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
John and Brenda MacKinnon
Rosie,so sorry to hear of Franks passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.Gloria and Ray
Rose and family, so sorry to hear about Franks passing, our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Jackie (Cormier)
Angie and Murdock Cormier
Dearest Rose and Family: Elaine and I wish you courage and healing during these toughest of days. The loss of the family
patriarch can make one feel like a vessel that has lost its rudder at the height of a storm, but remember that calmer waters lie ahead and as Rose Kennedy said following the deaths of her sons John and Bobby; “after every storm the birds sing.” Life is a myriad of memories both you and I know this only too well since every conversation we have reverts to the multitude of memories we share. Know that I am here for you. Love Len Boudreau
Rosie and Family: sorry to read about Frank’s passing. Our sincerest condolence at this difficult time.
Archie & Anne Patterson
DEAR Rose I as so sorry. and shocked to see that Frank passed away. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your great loss.
Still have great memories of our time in ////victoria.
Dear Rose My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on your great loss.
Rose and family,so sorry for the loss of Frank He was such a nice man.My sincere condolences going out to all of you..Glenda landry ❤
Rose and family do very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was always a nice man to chat with wherever I met him. My condolences again.
DEAR ROSE AND FAMILY: OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU FOLKS WERE SUCH WONDERFUL NEIGHBOURS ON BRAEMAR DRIVE, SURE MISS YOU GUYS. MAY FRANK REST IN PEACE, AS HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Rosie,
I am so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dear Rose,
Just learning of Frank’s passing and wanted to express my deepest condolences. May your many fond memories sustain you in the days ahead. Peace be with you. Sincerely, Winnie MacNeil and family.
Rose and Family: Deepest condolences on Frank’s passing. Robert and Gail sheppard