In Memory of Marina von der Marwitz (Tusch)
Passed away peacefully with family at her side in Burlington, Ontario on March 22nd in her 91st year. Marina von der Marwitz, predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, Charles Fricke, and beloved wife of Peter von der Marwitz for the last 23 years. Loved and cherished mother of her children, Roma Fricke (Brian Robertson), Rita Currie (David), Charles Fricke, and Thomas Fricke (Alejandra). Loving and devoted grandmother of Sean (Jennifer) and Kira Robertson, Ryan and Elizabeth Currie, Mackenzie and Alexandra Fricke and Emilia Fricke Arroyo. Great grandmother to Arlyn Robertson. Dear sister of the late Paul von Medem, the late Isabella von Medem (late Heinz Barz), the late Karin von Anrep, the late George Tusch (late Karin), the late Bila von zur Muhlen (Nicholas), and Harry Tusch (Maggie) of Pembroke. Daughter of the late Egon and Karin (von Blankenhagen) Tusch of Latvia. Marina will be sadly missed by all her nieces, nephews, and friends.
Born in Rumbenhof, Latvia, Marina emigrated from Europe to her adopted country Canada following World War II. She met her husband, Charlie, in London, Ontario. They married in 1952 and built a wonderful life together for their four children. Both Marina and Charlie were of Baltic German descent and the friendships within this community in Canada were an important and cherished part of their lives. For the last 35 years, Marina lived in Huntsville, Ontario. She married Peter in 1995 and together they ran a bed and breakfast and welcomed visitors from around the world. Marina will be remembered as a wise, spiritual, kind, and hardworking mother devoted to her children. Her artistic legacy will endure in the widely-collected stone sculptures that captured her love of nature and wildlife.
A memorial service will be held later this spring or early summer for extended family and friends (details to be provided soon). The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks for the wonderful care and attention Marina received at Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre in Burlington, Ontario as she struggled with the decline of dementia following multiple strokes. In memory of Marina, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Condolences, tributes, etc., may be made on the Smith’s Funeral Home website at www.smithsfh.com.