Braithwaite, Marion Irene Photo
Rank Sgt.
Unit # RCAF(WD)
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Briathwaite, Marion Irene

 

Born in Dover Twsp. The daughter of William and Florence Eva (nee Gilbert) Braithwaite. The sister of Doris (Smith), Frederick, Stanley, Lloyd ‘Bud’ and George Vinson.

Marion served with the RCAF (WD) during WWII at Hagerville and Trenton Stations. Marion was the youngest person ever given the rank of Sergeant.

She married Ronald Roy Towsley, also a veteran. She was the owner/operator of Towsley Muffers. She was also a long time Legion Member  of Branch 28.

Marion passed away at Meadow Park Nursing Home 25 December, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Internment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON.CDN 28/12/15.


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