It is with heavy hearts we announce that our Mother Marianne Patricia Malachowski (born 1935) passed
away in the comfort of sleep Thursday March 12, 2026 surrounded by family members in the PEC
Memorial Hospital, Picton following a sudden illness. Marianne is deeply mourned by her children
Margaret, Nancy, Christine, and Michael Malachowski and his wife Connie Graham and her children and
grandchildren.
Our Mother Marianne will be best remembered for her generous, humble, and indomitable spirit having
taken into her care her much younger half sister and raising four children on her own working as a nurse.
Our home was a hub of social activity. Growing up, it was natural for neighbouring kids to gather and
play at our place. Everyone loved Mom. The door was always open to friends, neighbors who would drop
in, strangers too. All were welcomed with warmth and hospitality. There was always room at the supper
table for an extra plate.
When she retired as a nurse and moved to Picton it came as no surprise then that she chose to open her
house as Marianne’s B&B, treating guests to elaborate hot breakfasts and sharing stories of Prince
Edward County’s history and unique features.
Marianne’s generosity of heart was further reflected in her strong sense of community which drove her
inexhaustible volunteerism. For example; she was past chair of the PEC Museums Board where she
spear-headed one of its most notable fund raisers – The Antique Road Show; a Master Gardener and
active member of the PEC Horticultural Society; an advocate and volunteer at PEC Hospice; member of
Picton Hospital Auxiliary providing refreshments in the dialysis unit; delivered food for Meals on Wheels;
greeted patrons at the door as volunteer with Friends of the Regent Theatre, to name but a few ways
Marianne enjoyed connecting and sharing with others.
Marianne enjoyed the lively fellowship at Emmanuel Baptist Church Bloomfield. Members may well
remember Marianne as a permanent fixture in the kitchen, preparing and serving food for the many
occasions, as well her time in the nursery.
It was Marianne’s firm belief, one she instilled in us, “you can never outgive. It always comes back
twofold, in abundance”. It was the secret of Marianne’s ability to do and give so much with so little. That
conviction, born of her strong faith in a loving, forgiving, and generous God, carried her through life till
the very end when her last words were, “It’s time, I’m ready to go, thank you”.
Marianne was grateful for Donna and all the other PSWs whose care supported her in her last years to
remain in the comfort of her home. We wish to express our heart of gratitude also for Homemaker
Sabrina, for her sunny ways, clever meal ideas and willingness to pick up groceries. We commend the
paramedics, physicians, and nurses at the Picton Hospital, including Dr. Elliot, Dr. Hayward-Stewart and
Nurses Sydney, Megan, and Sierra for their excellent compassionate care.
A Celebration of Life for Marianne will take place Sunday, March 29 th , 2026 from 1 -4 pm
at the Waring House, located at 395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com