The family of Marvel Ricard sadly announces her passing on March 9, 2014 at the age of 88. Marvel was born in Fort Frances on October 23, 1925 to August and Macey Mertens. On October 1, 1946 she was united in marriage to her lifelong love, Ric, with whom she shared 60 precious years. Our mother was a wonderful cook. She will be remembered by many for her marvel -ous baking, especially her famous cinnamon buns and butter tarts which she lovingly shared with family and friends. Marvel was also a very talented stitcher, creating many beautiful works of needlepoint, crochet and knitting. Marvel's greatest joy was her family. She lived for and loved the daily visits and phone calls from her children and grandchildren, who will all miss her dearly. She is survived by four daughters, Rochelle (Al Kennett), Cheryl Matus, Rose (Tom Kantos), Julie (Stan Tinkess), and by two sons, Rick (Heather) and Lorne (Maureen). Also her beloved grandchildren: Brad (Kris), Kelly (Scott), Andrew (Jessica), Liane (Chris), Paula (Mike), Patti (Ken), Terri (Shaunn), Clint (Jeanna), Alyson (Aram), Rick (Dayna), Nicole (Bryon), Rick (Kim), and 19 great grandchildren. Marvel also leaves her younger brother Jack Mertens and wife, Maureen and their children, Christopher Mertens, Mandy Mertens and Amy Smith, and nieces Nancy Lockman, Nyla Henry and Noreen Melville. She was predeceased by her husband Richard, her parents, and her sister, Joyce Wolden/Asplund and niece Nadine Rickards. A memorial mass will take place at St. Mary's Church on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Father Victor DeGagne, celebrant. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Marvel's grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memoral donations may be made to Sister Kennedy Senior Centre, or to the Community Chest.