Marian passed away in Vancouver at 97 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband William Alexander Braes (1945), husband Marshall Sydney James (2011), sons Stephen (2000) and Brent (2011), and her brothers Jim Thompson and Dick Thompson.
Marian will be sadly missed by her son Kenneth James, her daughters Marney James (Rob Thomson) and Sheryl Riley, daughter-in-law Amanda James; grandchildren Serena Thomson, Clayton Riley (Diana), Doug Worden (Shari), Hayden and Ryan James; great grandchildren Elijah, Colton and Ryleigh; brother Larry Thompson (Yvonne) and many nieces and nephews.
Marian was born and raised in Vancouver and lived in Vancouver for most of her life. She attended John Oliver High School and in her later years attended U.B.C. and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on March 30th at Saint Faith’s Anglican Church at 7284 Cypress Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.