Glen "Punch" Marshall

Glen Robert Marshall, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound, on Monday, July 29th, 2024 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Webber) and the late Patricia (nee Morton). Cherished father of Bruce “Beagle” and his wife Kim, Brian “Porky” and his wife Glenda, Brad “Punchy” and his wife Sheryl, Brent “Skinner” and his wife Rosie, Sherri-Lyn and her husband Chris Schieven, Irene “Eeny” and her husband Sase Narayan, and George “Pudge” Marshall, and father-in-law of Brad Rowe. Fondly remembered by his 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Wilda Eden, and Mary McDermid, and brother-in-law of Audrey Marshall and Joan Baines. Predeceased by his son Barry Marshall, his daughter Cheryl Rowe, his granddaughter Jessica Marshall, his parents William and Irene Marshall (the late Vic Baines), and his brothers Bruce Marshall, Irven Marshall, and Cecil Baines.

Punch Marshall was a stranger to nobody. He spent many years as a president and coach for both Durham minor hockey and minor ball. As well, Punch served many years as a Durham Councillor and Deputy Reeve. He also served as a Grey County Councillor. Punch was a Former Durham Chair Salesman. He also co-founded the South Grey Hunters Association. He was a lifelong moose and deer hunter. And besides his love for family, he enjoyed reading his old western books and watching a western movie each night. A well-known customer, very likely his favourite place to frequent, was the Holstein General Store. Lastly, his summers were spent in his beloved Pike Bay, well known to the Marshall family. 

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, August 1st from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Glen’s life will be held at the Durham Community Centre, 451 Saddler Street West, Durham on Friday, August 2nd at 1 p.m. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Varney.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Chapman House (cheques payable to Grey-Bruce Hospice Inc.) or South Grey Hunters Association would be appreciated by the family.