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BAIN

October 19, 2005

BAIN, Mrs. Marian Bain of Innisfail, Alberta died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 14, 2005 at the Red Deer Hospital at the age of 75 years. Marian was born in Markerville, AB., on March 1, 1930. She was the ninth child of Bjorn and Dora Thorlakson. Marian married the love of her life Donald Bain on April 6, 1951. They settled in Innisfail where they raised their three daughters. Marian is survived by her husband and best friend Donald; their daughters Marilyn (Ken) Alkenbrack of Penhold; Cheryl Tolmie of Innisfail and Beverly (Joe) Bodeux of Cold Lake. She is also survived by two sisters Joan Vandale of Innisfail; Iris (Bill) Eliuk of Eckville; brother Allen (Bertha) Thorlakson of Markerville; two sisters-in-law Betty Hollands of Calgary, Helen Keiser of Innisfail; brother-in-law Charlie Bain, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Marian was predeceased by her parents Bjorn and Dora Thorlakson; three brothers Gudbjorn, Mundi and Steini Thorlakson; three sisters, Thora Shanks, Alice Heinsen, Dorothy Zimmerman and two grandchildren, Jason and Melissa. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Innisfail United Church, 4720 - 48th Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to METCALF FUNERAL CHAPEL 4200 49th Avenue, Innisfail, AB. Phone 227-3123. Condolences to the family may be forwarded to www.metcalffuneralchapel.com.