Ms. Marie Jeanne Blanche Countryman , a resident of Wallaceburg , passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus, in Chatham, at the age of 77.

Marie was born in Dover Township and was a daughter of Orville and Edna ( Belleville ) Cheff.

Beloved companion of Joe Richard.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lori and Kevin Ware.

Kind sister and sister-in-law of Marion and Clement Brown.

Also sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and very special friends.

Predeceased by her brothers Edmon d and Leo.

At Marie's request, cremation will take place.

A Graveside Service will be held on January 28, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg.

As an expression of sympathy , donations to the Charity of Your Choice may be left at the funeral home.

As a living memorial , a t ree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in Memory of Marie Countryman .