Turple (Baker), Marjorie Jean

Dartmouth, NS

January 24, 1947 - March 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Marjorie

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Marjorie, a beautiful, kind, caring, straight-forward and delightfully comical mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Marjorie passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of love, lessons and laughter to her family.

Born on January 24, 1947 in East Jeddore, Nova Scotia, Marjorie lived her life with strength, compassion, and a remarkable sense of humor that could light up any room. She was the kind of woman who was always ready with a helping hand, a listening ear, practical advice and a perfectly timed joke to make everything feel just a little bit lighter. More than anything else, she loved spending time with her siblings and with her children and she very much enjoyed beating people at card games and at scrabble. Always curious, she liked to learn about world events and discuss social issues. In retirement, she spent much of her time reading and enjoyed watching Coronation Street and shows about nature.

Above all, she was a devoted mother to her two daughters Tina (Gary) and Rachelle (Anthony), who were her absolute pride and joy. She carried her role as their mother with grace and commitment, and she guided her family with support, wisdom, warmth, and laughter through every season of life.

Marjorie was a cherished grandmother to her six grandchildren, Jordan (Lauryn), Rylie (DJ), Jaiah (Alexi), Raynah, Ethan and Jovan. She was also great grandmother to two great grandchildren, Vince and Alaiah Moon. She was excited and proud watching her family grow, celebrating every milestone with enthusiasm, humor, and a heart full of love. She was fun and shares special relationships and memories with all of us she leaves behind. Marjorie earned a reputation of love, kindness, acceptance and fairness. She was and will always be, ahead by a century.

She is survived by her siblings, Merlin Baker (Maddie) and Vivian Murphy (Howard), her Best Friend Marilyn (Carl) and a wide circle of family and friends who will carry her memory in their hearts. Marjorie is pre-deceased by her loving Parents, Maurice and Marguerite Baker, her brothers Don Mitchell (Polly) and William Baker (Georgie) and by her sister Mrs. Sarah Bayers (Basil). Marjorie believed that in death, she would be reunited with her lost loved ones, and it makes us happy to know that she is at peace and experiencing the love and joy that she deserves.

Those who knew her will remember her quick wit, infectious laughter, kind spirit, her baking and the way she made everyone feel comfortable and cared for. Her love was steady, her humor unforgettable, and her presence irreplaceable. She will be forever missed but her laughter, love, and lessons will live on through the generations she has helped to encourage and to shape.

A Celebration Of Live will be held on Saturday April 18th at The Royal Canadian Legion on 54 King Street in Dartmouth from 3pm-7pm. Please come out with us to pay our tributes and lasting respect to Marjorie. Feel free to bring something to share. There will be friends, family, music, food, cribbage, dominoes, a cash bar and an open mic. Exactly as she would have liked it 💜

Turple (Baker), Marjorie Jean