The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of Sister Marion.

My sincere condolences to the extended McDonald family on the passing of your beloved Sr Marion. Sr Marion was my primary school teacher at St Johns Dennington from 1963-66 and I am forever grateful for the high level of education we received from a very young Sr Marion. It was wonderful to visit her in recent years to personally thank her for that education and to hear about her full and active life in the intervening years. Vale Sr Marion. Diane Carmody

Rest peacefully Sr Marion -RSM
Lots of fond memories 🙏🏻🕊️

Sister Marion was so welcoming to all. I remember her always enjoying a chat in the high school yard. She was a great leader showing grace and working with others for the best student outcomes.
You will be greatly missed.

Sending my deepest sympathies to all family members of Sr Marion.
Sr Marion was our much respected Grade 6 teacher and Principal at St Margaret’s, East Geelong in 1968.
Like my classmates, we reconnected when she attended our school reunions in 1988 and 2018. It was our good fortune to have been taught by her and our absolute pleasure to have her attend our reunions. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her and loved her.

Many memories of a very special lady. Now resting peacefully with the Lord

In memory of Sr Marion. Gracious leader by example and champion of ecumenical relationships. A beautiful sister in Christ. Joining her funeral today by livestream. Members of Merbein Uniting Church Council.

Rest in peace Sister Marion knowing that you have touched the lives of so many in such a beautiful, positive and selfless way.
Our condolences to your family and friends.
Love from Lisa and Anthony O’Connor Mildura / Geelong

So many happy family memories shared with you and so much love and support through the sad times. You were a truly beautiful woman who we were so lucky to have in our lives. We will miss you and treasure your memory always.

I've known Marion for the better part of 50 years. Her ministry was always creative with a natural curiosity wanting to expand the web of who was included in the net of God's love. This was paramount. Within the true tradition of Catherine McAuley, she knew what it was to embrace those who are on the ‘edge’; those who knew some form of being discriminated against. She did this in her ministry within a church that she loved but was also well aware of its limitations. I last saw her two and half weeks ago. We spoke about not getting trapped in the past; about how everything in life can begin again at any time and in every way - if only we allow it. Over and over again we are being led to new pastures, new people, new promises, new ways of being alive to the place of the Holy One in the mundane. Marion knew that her time was short, and her life was no different. We spoke about the journey of the twists and turns between what we were before and what we're becoming now. And even though she was calm and accepting, there was still a sense that she was on the cusp of being called to a new beginning where the Lord of life and love truly dwells in the heart, taking away all our fears and all our loneliness.
Marion's legacy is marked in the thousands of lives she has touched in ways that even she could never understand -in people of all ages. For 70 years giving herself in the hope that others might have a chance to flourish. Those early pioneer families that surrounded Yeo Dene alongside her McDonald family would be truly proud of her. Now as her ancestors call her home, I know that she will find peace, she will find joy and she will find a new beginning in ways that even she could not have mentioned.
Abbot Stephen

Our darling Marion my cherished friend and mentor. I will miss your words of wisdom and support 💚🍀

We will miss you heaps Sr Marion. However you are at rest. God bless you for being in our lives up here in Merbein.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Mercy Sisters and Marion's family. Her life was an inspiration, and her gentle spirituality was always appreciated.

Marion is fondly remembered by the members of the Northern Theresians group, to whom she was a good friend. Her inspiration and dedication were appreciated by all.

To Marion's family.... sending you the sincerest of condolences on the loss of a pillar of the Sisters of Mercy. I was fortunate enough to have met and worked with Marion in her time in Mildura. Marion will be fondly remembered for all of her contributions to the community of Mildura. A true pioneering women whose legacy continues

On behalf of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School in Merbein, I offer our condolences to Sr. Marion's family and friends. Sr. Marion was a great presence in our school for many years and absolutely loved the children and the opportunity to spend time with them. She will be greatly missed by those in our parish and school community and remembered for her kindness and strength.

Rest peacefully Sr Marion -RSM. So glad to have had our chance meeting in January. Thank you for your service and commitment to humanity. Your generosity will be forever remembered. Thinking of your family and friends and your Mercy community.x

Well done good and faithful servant.
Your life and ministry greatly appreciated.
Consoling memories for the family and Sisters of Mercy.

So Sad to hear of Sister Marion's Passing. She was such a big part of many children at St Margaret's East Geelong in the 1960's,including myself. It was wonderful that she could manage to come to both our school reunions in 1988 and 2018. She shared so many insights about her life during those years as Sr Mary Briga. A wonderful, selfless effort Sister. May you rest in Peace in God's Hands...........Frank Harvey (on behalf of St Margaret's 1968 Reunion Group)

Our deepest sympathy to Sister Marion’s family and friends.
We have the fondest memories of Sister Marion during her time spent in Merbein.
Thankyou for the wisdom, love and guidance given to our family. Our special dinners will be remembered forever.
May you Rest In Peace Sister Marion.
Love John, Sandra, Peter and Nadia Argiro and Jennifer, Anthony and Giuliana Zappia💐