Marion Louise Sullivan

Sullivan, Marion Louise (Owles) A longtime resident of Winter Park passed away peacefully on October 31, 2010 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Marion was born November 6, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY and moved to the Orlando area in 1937, graduating from WPHS in 1945, where she met her husband, Ken Sullivan. Marion graduated from Georgetown University College of Nursing pursuing a 20 year nursing career at Florida Hospital. Marion and Ken enjoyed frequent trips to their cabin in North Carolina, planning vacations and traveling to Europe, cruising to Alaska and the Caribbean. However, her biggest joy in life was spending time with their seven children and their families. Through the years Marion enjoyed baking for friends and neighbors, playing bridge (she was a member of her bridge club for over 40 years), volunteering through the Junior League and participating in the Winter Park Women's club. After retiring from nursing Marion became a Eucharistic minister for St. Margaret Mary Catholic church, visiting the homes of the infirmed, delivering prayer and The Eucharist for Catholics in the community. Marion is predeceased by her parents, 2 sisters, a brother and her beloved son, Peter who passed in 1976. She leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years and her 7 children, Patty Perry, Paul Sullivan (Julie), Michael Sullivan (LeAnne), Kathy Dumbauld, Karen Kalich (Mike), Tim Sullivan (Michele), and Ann Sheldon (Perry). Marion's legacy is that she taught her children the importance of God's Love, Family strength and Community service. She was loved deeply and will be missed greatly. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at DeGusipe Funeral Home, Maitland, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 1:30 PM, Thursday, November, 4 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park, with interment to follow at Glenn Haven Memorial park in Winter Park. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of the Comforter and the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory 9001 N. Orlando Ave. Maitland, Florida 32751. Phone 407-695 CARE(2273). visit us at www.degusipefuneralhome to leave a condolence.

Marion Louise Sullivan

November 6, 1927 - October 31, 2010