BARCLAY: Marian
May 31, 1928 – September 22, 2016
Marian Barclay was born on May 31, 1928, as the eldest child of Neil and Ragnhildur (Ruth) Lamont. She grew up on a farm near Kandahar, SK. In the mid 1940’s her family moved to Lanigan, where Marian finished high school. She attended Normal School in Saskatoon and received her teacher training. She taught in rural schools in the Lockwood and Lanigan areas, and later in the town of LeRoy. On October 17, 1951, Marian married a young local farmer, Robert (Bob) Barclay, and they began their new life on the farm east of LeRoy. They raised their family of four boys on the farm and lived there for over 40 years. In the early 1990’s Bob and Marian semi-retired from farming and moved to the Lamont family home in Lanigan. After Bob’s passing in 2011, Marian later moved to Caleb Village in Humboldt, where she resided until her sudden death on September 22, 2016. Marian was actively involved in church and community committees in both LeRoy and Lanigan over the years. She joined the Eastern Stars in 1950 and served as the Worthy Matron of the Lanigan Chapter several times. Marian’s passions in life included teaching, painting, writing and thoroughly enjoying her family. As a young woman, she began painting and continued to develop her natural talents by taking a number of art classes through the years. Her home displayed many of her paintings and other creative works. In her later years she really embraced her love of writing, composing many poems and stories. Just recently she completed her greatest work, a full length historical fiction novel, which the family will proudly publish as a cherished family heirloom. Marian will be lovingly remembered by her four sons and their families: Brett (Lucy) of Regina and children Robyn (Rod) and Rachel; Glenn (Shirley) of Biggar and children Kristina (Chris) and Danielle; Ross (Heather) of LeRoy and children Bennett (Skylar) Larson and daughters Emilya and Avery, and Kyle (Sarah) Larson; and Greg (Vicky) of Camrose, AB, and daughter Sarah (Sam); brother Stan (Nancy) Lamont of Stony Plain, AB; sister-in-law Fay (Ed) Schroeder of Lethbridge, AB; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Robert; parents Neil and Ragnhildur (Helgason) Lamont; parents-in-law George and Francis (Moore) Barclay; brother Glen Lamont; sisters-in-law: Sheila Lamont, Bernice Barclay and Verna Goad; and by brothers-in-law:  Paul Goad and Walter Barclay. The celebration of Marian’s life was held at Westminster United Church in Humboldt, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Rev. Brenda Curtis. Others taking part were: Greg Barclay, urn bearer; Debra Spokowski and Jennifer Sande, scripture readers; Robyn Barclay, soloist; Stan Lamont, saxophone soloist; Howard Lamont and David Moore, ushers. The eulogy was delivered by Glenn and Greg Barclay, and a video tribute was presented by Greg Barclay. The memorial book attendant was Dee Robertson, and Ron and Evelyn Reierson were the memorial donation table attendants. An honor guard was formed by members of the Eastern Star. Interment followed at the LeRoy Public Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Westminster United Church or the Eastern Star Special Project Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel. Humboldt, SK.
