Obituary of Rev. Eustace Ashton Marshall

Eustace Marshall of Kentville, passed away at his residence on September 9, 2022. He was the son of the late Henry and Hilda Marshall of New Amsterdam, Guyana.

Rev. Marshall completed his education at the Church of England School in Guyana, Kingston Bible College (B.B.S), and Acadia Divinity College (M.Div.). He was a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply, London England. He served in many churches in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Guyana. In his earlier years he worked with the Demerara Bauxite Company as a land surveyor and draftsman, and as a purchasing agent for Alcan Aluminum in Guyana and Manhatten, NY.

Rev. Marshall was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. He was a good father and provider and was always there to encourage and advise his children, supporting them in their academic careers and achievements.

He is survived by his wife, Jackelin Marshall of Kentville; his beloved children, Andrew (Gladys) of Dieppe, NB; Peter (Tracey) of Dartmouth; Lois Marchand (Mike) of Brownsville, Texas; Ruthann McDow (Darren) of Los Angeles, California; and his grandchildren, Adelle; Aaron; Karli; Justin; Janelle; Quinn; and Cameron.

In addition to his parents, Rev. Marshall was predeceased by his grandson Van Der Saar Salomon.

The family extends their grateful appreciation to the staff at the VON who cared for Eustace.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation. There will be a service to celebrate Eustace’s life in the Kentville Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dr. John McNally officiating followed by a reception in the church vestry. Interment will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kentville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the VON. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9 (902-679-2822).