It is with sadness that the family of the late Marie Topshee announces her passing at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's , NL on July 25, 2011.She was 52 years old.

Marie was born to Lawrence & Della Rideout on August 3, 1958. She shared the joy of her arrival with her twin sister Jean, much to the delight ofher older siblings. The highlight of her life was the birth of her son David, who later gave her a wonderful gift - grandson Jayden Andrew. Marie will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

She leaves to mourn son David, sisters Margaret (Claude) Burton, Jean (Keith) Fahie, Olive (Lorne) Morey; brothers Gerald (Verley), Lloyd (Patsy), Donald (Bridget); grandson Jayden Andrew, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Catherine Gutjahr conducted the funeral service from Green Bay Funeral Home, July 28 with interment following at the United Church Cemetery, Springdale. Pallbearers were David Topshee, Gerald Rideout, Juan Burton, Shaun Burton, Lloyd Rideout, Lorne Melvin.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gail Noel and Harry Oxford of Green Bay Funeral Home.

Donations in Marie's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.