Obituary of Velma Marcon

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear wife, Velma Marcon, on June 9, 2024, after a long and brave struggle with brain cancer.

Born on Christmas Day 1955 to James and Rose Zambunis, Velma grew up in a loving and happy environment. She enjoyed a long and successful career with Hiram Walker, Allied Domecq and Shaw Ross/Southern Glazers in the United States.

Married to Mark Marcon for 29 years and loved and respected by my many relatives in the Naccarato, Todesco and Cocchetto families.

Extra special thanks to my loving cousin Renee Santarossa and her daily support.

Velma had a very special and most loving relationship with her godchild Anne Marie Aubry, Anne Marie’s husband Charlie and Anne Marie’s father Dennis Grubka. Velma’s sister in spirit, Erica Sheppard and her partner Doug Anderson greatly supported her during her long and difficult journey.

No words can ever express my thanks to Rafael and Elizabetta Turchi and their family for their tremendous support and love during Velma’s very difficult journey. Very much loved and supported by her cousin Gona Stefanovski and family and her cousin Irene Ditouris and family. The love and support shown by Velma’s cousins was wonderful.

Velma and I were inseparable and shared an intense love and deep devotion to each other, and to our cats, Mickey, Tiger and Little Grey.

Velma was my wife and my life.

A visitation will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Central Chapel) 1700 Tecumseh Rd E. (519-253-7234) on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Thrice Holy Hymn Service at 7:30 pm. Funeral on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:15 am in procession from the funeral home then to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church for Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial at Windsor Memorial Gardens. In memory of Velma, donations may be made to the Windsor Cancer Center Foundation. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com

My most loving and dear wife, it is now one year since you have passed. Everyday my heart stillbreaks at what you endured on your long and arduous journey. For 26 months, with hope, courage, stregnth, determination and dignity you fought this horrific malady. 

"This is my fight song

Take back my life song

Prove I'm alright song

My powers turned on 

Starting right now, I'll be so strong

I'll sing my fight song

And I don't really care if nobody else believes 

'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me" 

My Fight Song - Rachel Plattern

You were never alone. I and our friends and family supported you every step of the way. Everything that could be done to provide you with love, hope, support, compassion and comfort was done. You are at peace now and in the loving arms of your parents. I know they will love and care for you until the day comes that you and I will be rejoined. You were my life and my wife for 33 wonderful years. No man could ever ask for a better life and a better wife. 

"The finest years I ever knew

Were all the years I had with you

Nobody else can ever know

The part of me that can't let go

And I would give anything I own

Give up my life, my heart, my home

I would give everything I own

Just to have you back again

Just to touch you once again" 

Everything I Own - Bread

All our love forever, Mark, Mickey (your Poo-Bear), Tiger (Baby) and Little Grey (Kitty)