Marie Kristine Snarby

SNARBY- MARIE KRISTINE (HANSSEN) 86, of Liverpool, Queens County, formerly of St.John’s NL and Tromsø, Norway, died peacefully at the Queens General Hospital on May 8th, 2015.
She was pre-deceased by Capt. Sigmund Snarby, her husband of 52 years.
Born at Holmesletta, Tromsø, Norway, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family, the late Ulrik and Marselie Hanssen (Figenschou).
Marie raised her family in Norway from 1949 to 1967 when the family emigrated to Halifax. She embraced her new life in Canada and always played an active role in the communities where she lived. Family and friends were always the most important part of her life. She always kept in touch with those she loved and cared for. Marie’s home was always open to family and friends and she never missed an opportunity to entertain.
She is survived by Ulf ( Barb ) of Eagle Head NS, Stein ( Simone ) of Liverpool NS, Bjørn ( Rosalie ) and Martin ( Pamela ) both of Cape Breton NS, Harald ( Dianne ) of St.John’s NL and May-Karin ( Per ) of Tønsberg, Norway, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and an extended family of nephews and nieces with their families in Norway, Sweden, Canada and USA.
A celebration of Marie’s life will take place at Zion United Church, 409 Main Street, Liverpool, on Tuesday, May 12th at 11:00AM. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Private family internment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only, Donations can be made to the Liverpool Zion United Church or to the Canadian Cancer Society. On line condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Marie’s family wish to thank the medical staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Victoria general Site, QE II, Halifax as well as the medical staff at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool for their wonderful care of our mother. We would also like to thank Dr. Tim Woodford for his compassionate care and his morning visits.