Obituary of Jamie Ernest Marr

MARR – Jamie Ernest of St. Thomas passed away peacefully after a brief illness, with family by his side, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 61.  Beloved partner for 22 years of Vera Malek.  Jamie is survived by his stepchildren Michelle (Tyler), Jaime (Blaine), Danielle (Steve) and Kelly (Scott); by his step-grandchildren; by his siblings Dr. Julie Marr, and Scott (Yvette) Marr; and by his many dear nieces and nephews.  Jamie was born in St. Thomas to the late Bud and Melba Marr.  He worked for over 40 years at Tru-Die as a Tool and Die Maker.   Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home, 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Friday, November, 8, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service.  A private interment of ashes will take place in Frome United Church Cemetery on a later date.  If desired, donations to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre (LHSC), or the Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation – Bud and Melba Marr Fund would be appreciated.  Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.sjfh.ca