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Marshall Leith Conrad

Passed 03/18/2024

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Obituary For Marshall Leith Conrad

Marshall Leith Conrad, Age 79, passed away March 18th 2024, just shy of his 80th birthday after a long battle with respiratory disease. Born to the late Cameron and Frances “Frankie” Conrad, Marshall was born and raised in West Lawrencetown, but spent the last few years of his life living in Cole Harbour.

Marshall was a brick layer until retirement - building or supervising just about every brick building made in Nova Scotia, from the Halifax Infirmary to Acadia University. He proudly would recall how he taught himself to read blueprints for his jobs.

He was an avid handyman and putterer - and also extremely creative. He could build, create and fix just about anything and everything. He enjoyed all social aspects of his work too and remained the social butterfly his friends and family knew and loved until days before his passing.

In the last few years, Marshall spent many days in his sister Carol’s shed welding and making stone birds which he enjoyed selling in Eastern Passage and at the Lawrencetown Community Centre from the bed of his truck.

Marshall leaves behind a heartbroken bunch of family and friends. He is survived by daughter Sherry (Paul), son Glen (Victoria), wife (separated) Linda, granddaughters Meghan, Taylor, Jillian, Olivia and Sophia along with his sisters Irene and Carol, and his niece Karla, who always thought of Marshall as a father figure. He was predeceased by his brothers (Garnet, Roy and Butch) and his sisters (Marlene and twin Marion). He also leaves behind numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and former colleagues.

Anyone who knew Marshall knew he was the kindest man in the world. He would do anything for anyone and never expect anything in return.

A special thank you to the staff of 3 West Dartmouth General for the care and compassion Marshall received this admission.

“Take care and stay safe!”

We love you to the moon and back.

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  • 04/04/2024

    Kimberly Kinslow

    My condolences to Marshalls family and friends, I was deeply saddened today when I heard of the news when I arrived at work today, Marshall was one of my customer at Metals R Us and he always brighten my day when he would come in. I would also like to thank Marshalls family for letting me know of his passing he will be truly missed

  • 04/03/2024

    Meghan McKnight

    My papa was my favourite person in the world. I will never forget him, and how he told me I was a treasure. ❤️‍🩹

  • 03/26/2024

    Glen Veinot

    Glen and family, sorry to learn of Marshall's passing. Glen told me many good times you had together including slinging bricks, fishing, and teaching Glen to drive. It's obvious Marshall was a hard worked, it rubbed off on his son in every way. Sincerely Glen Veinot

  • 03/25/2024

    Patricia Albert

    Our sincere condolences to your family. May he RIP Hazel, Stephen and Patty Albert

  • 03/23/2024

    Todd and Nancy Gilmore

    We were both so sorry to hear of Marshall's passing. He was the best neighbour for 26 years. We have many fond memories from the time the tree fell on his truck during Hurricane Juan, fishing trips together, brick and tile work at our house along with our collection of rock birds which we will cherish! Sincere condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Marshall. Love, Todd, Nancy, Michael and Jessica

  • 03/22/2024

    Louise Atwell

    Condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Louise and Mike Atwell

  • 03/22/2024

    Ellen Hallett

    So very sorry for your loss. Marshall was my neighbour for the past couple years. He was a great neighbour. He was a very gentle caring person and will be missed 🥰

  • 03/20/2024

    Margaret EDWARDS Misener

    My sincere condolences to his entire family n friends

  • 03/20/2024

    Margaret EDWARDS Misener

  • 03/20/2024

    Janice and Joe Chetwynd

    So sorry to hear of his passing, he was a good friend once we moved to Lawrencetown.....was planing to look him up but just never did, Joe and I have many memories of times spent with him and Linda condolences to all of you

  • 03/20/2024

    Murray Poole

    Growing up Marshall gave sage advice and a helping hand to most of the young men in the community. Taken from us at too young an age.

  • 03/19/2024

    James and Kathleen Olds

    Sincere condolences to The Conrad Family. Marshall was a kind, gentle man. We will keep you all in our prayers. Jim & Kay Olds

  • 03/19/2024

    Linda/David Lewis Hartlen

    Marshall was one of the good ones, condolences from Linda and David Lewis Hartlen

  • 03/19/2024

    Art Schnare and Carol

    Sincere Condolences to the family...May he rest in peace.

  • 03/19/2024

    Angie Banks

    Karla, I'm thinking about you my friend and know this is another tough loss and that he meant a lot to you. Sending my love, Angie

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  • Mixed flowers in a handled basket

    Mixed flowers in a handled basket was sent for Marshall Leith Conrad - 03/20/2024

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