Marie Montgomery (7 Jan 1943 - 28 Jun 2022)

Marie-Louise Montgomery of Verwood, passed away on 28th June 2022 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. Mum loved bright colours especially pink and turquoise so if guests to the funeral want wear these colours that would be great.

Marie was born on 7th January 1943, found at the entrance of the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne aged just a few hours. She was named Mary Yeatman. On 26th March 1945 Marie was adopted by Dora and Jim Morley, they named her Marie Louise Morley. The family later moved to Tanzania where Marie spent the next 18 years.

On returning to England Marie lived in London where she was a secretary.

In 1969 Marie met Patrick Montgomery in Bournemouth. Marie and Patrick went on to have three children, Anna, Theresa and Anthony. Patrick served in the RAF which led to the family travelling to Eastbourne, Scotland, Malta and Lincoln. Marie made life-long friends in the many places she lived.

Marie stopped being a secretary and remained home looking after her children and enjoying hobbies, such as baking, gardening, skittles and keeping fit. Marie also loved to listen to classical music. She late became an active member of the Women's Institute and British Legion when the family moved to Hordle, New Forest.

Patrick passed away in 2004 after short illness. Marie remained in Hordle until 2014 when she moved to Verwood to be closer to her daughter, Theresa, and her family. Marie was a loving parent and grandparent to her ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In Verwood Marie enjoyed attending local groups where she made some friendships.

Marie had been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease in 2005.