Memories

I met Marjorie when I was 17. Janette Tucker and I had planned to go to Boston before going in to nurses training in St. John's NL at the General Hospital. I was dating Cliff then and he said why don't you visit my sister in Rhode Island and meet Marjorie, John, and...

When I (Jackie Eisner), met Marjorie Lindsay at First Baptist Church, Halifax, I knew we would become friends.  Being my senior and a neighbour, "Marj" became a respected mentor in my personal, professional and parental life.  We had many "cups of tea"...

Marjorie and I shared wonderful lunches once or twice a month and we went all over the place, We laughed and had a great time. Shortly after she moved  to the Gardens, she called me for our regular lunch date, { we took turns, one time she would call and the next time...

On behalf of everyone at CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch, I am sending our deepest condolences to Cliff, Jill, John, and all of Marjorie’s family.  I was honored to know Marjorie I will always remember her kindness, compassion, and grace.  Marjorie had the ability to...

I lived on a small farm in Lower Sackville and attended school at the Halifax Academy on Brunswick Street where I met Marjorie. We had great times together and I was always invited to stay at Marjorie's when it was difficult for me to do the commute to and from...

My parents bought their first house, a very small two-story house on Doug Smith Drive in the new Westmount subdivision after my first sister appeared. John and Marjorie Lindsay were our next door neighbours. Winters were cold and long and some some of the other...

Your mother was so kind and accepting. You always felt better in every way just being in her presence. A gracious lady and a truly loving soul. We always loved seeing her smiling face sitting in the last pew of the church and working hard in the kitchen at the tea and...

When my daughters and I would visit our Grandmother ( great ) Peggy McAlpine at Parkland we would often have the pleasure of seeing Marge ... her smile lit up the room and no one could say “ hello darling “ like she could .. an incredible lady .. sending love Wendy...

I was so saddened to hear of Marjorie's passing.  I told my husband, she was such a wonderful, caring , compassionate, and generous lady, that I felt an era had passed on in my life.  I have never known a woman such as she. She was always ready for a party with...

I am so grateful to have known the force that is Marjorie Lindsay.  We met through her daughter, and spent some memorable time together on a few occasions in Halifax where we girl-talked late into the night.  Her stories stay with me and I will continue to...

Marjorie Lindsay was the embodiment of a true philanthropist and one of the brightest stars in our sky. We will be forever grateful for her generosity, but her greatest gift was her love of people. Peace… QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation

Marge was an enthusiastic member of the fitness group I ran at  St. David's Church  for many years.  She was such fun and kept us in good spirits with her smile and fun chatter. She insisted on hosting our parties at her cottage or her home.  I have many great...

We have lost a kind, sweet, generous and spirited soul;  and our world is a little less bright now.  I consider myself to be very lucky that I have wonderful memories, that date back to my early teens, of Mrs. Lindsay (she tried so hard in my adult years to...

I liked to call her Auntie Marge, even though she was not related to me by blood, but I could not have loved and respected her more even if she was. We sat many times her listening to my troubled stories of how to navigate life and her ability to empathize and love...

I was one of Mrs. Lindsay's caregivers. She was a wonderful lady. She talked often about Seabright and her grandchildren and we had many beautiful conversations over a cup of tea. She was a bright light and will be dearly missed. Anonymous

I had the wonderful good fortune to meet Marjorie in our journey together in the development of the new John W. Lindsay YMCA. We would get together  for lunch at a cafe or tea in her home and after we would chat project updates  we would talk BOOKS! Marjorie's love of...

What a lovely lady. Growing up in First Baptist Church Halifax I had a large church family. My mum Fran Harvey was in many church groups with Marjorie, and always spoke so kindly of her. I clearly remember her warm welcome and kind smile. She was always such a...

Marjorie Lindsay was the kindest and sweetest person I have ever met and I suspect she will always hold that place.  In my teen years and beyond, I spent so much time with the Lindsay family through a long friendship with Debbie.  Mrs. Lindsay filled their homes with...

MARJORIE AND JOHN have meant so much to us as we have travelled through life and many memories together.  We had a memorable trip to London England which began by arriving at our accommodation and finding a filthy building with people cooking on hot plates in the...

Marjorie was a true lady who had a passion for life and for those less fortunate in our community. Everyone in her company felt special and that smile would light up any room. Marjorie’s legacy is Love; Love of her family and friends, Love of her community and the...

I have known no one who could 'light up' and 'lift up' a room quite as much as Marjorie did. She was so genuine and interested in people that one would always feel like they the only other person in the world at that moment.  She had the ability to enrich people's...

My heart is heavy for the passing of this shining star.  My greatest condolences to all the family.  I first met Marjorie at FBCH.  As a new person, sitting near the back of the church, she always said hello.  She was always ready to share a super smile. a warm hug...

My memory of Marjorie is of being enveloped in a beautiful and loving light. Her presence was powerful and invited connection even if you hadn't seen her for some time. Her interests were so broad that it was easy to find something you shared with her and animated...

I’ve been keeping all my memories of Nanny Lindsay very close this week. I can so vividly see her sitting in the sun on the front deck of the cottage as we would round the corner of the barkhouse on our way for a visit. Coming for afternoon tea, a swim in the pool or...

Nan was one of the most important people in my life. One of her greatest lessons was "you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar". An act of kindness and understanding and compassion would get you further than being forceful or aggressive, nan really...

Marjorie had a heart of gold and was loved by all, including the team at Pier 21.  We were one of a long list of causes she generously supported and we will all miss her dearly.  Marjorie had the ability to light up a room wherever she went.  There was...

First, I was so sad to learn that Marjorie had died. She moved to Shannex Garden some time after my husband and me had done this but we immediately became good friends. She was aware  that I had appeared on CBC television for a number of years which meant I had...

Our mother Shirley Robertson was one of the “Garden Girls”. Not sure how much gardening actually occurred during those many meetings, but we can all be assured that each member had way more fun than any of them actually admitted to! A life beautifully lived and shared...

All I can say is that I feel very blessed to have had this amazing lady in my life. As a member of Beta Sigma Phi, I had the pleasure of having Mrs. Lindsay as our City Council Social Sponsor for the past decade or so. Her warmth, kindness and loving smile will always...

Marjorie was a warm, loving, gracious lady who easily linked arms with me whenever we met.  We had a special bond through shared life circumstances. Marjorie was always a source of strength and encouragement with a dash of lighthearted wit.  When in her company, I...

I was just on a call with a large number of female fundraisers in Nova Scotia who unanimously agreed Marjorie was one of the most inspiring, kind, loving, and wonderful female philanthropists we have ever had the privilege of knowing.  She was as generous as she was...

I'm so sorry to hear about Marjorie's passing. In recent years I got to know her through her philanthropic work (I work in the charitable sector). A couple of times a year, she'd invite me to her apartment for a cup of tea. I loved these conversations! The stories she...