BIEMAN, Marvin (Marv) John Bieman - Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

Marv, in his 89th year, leaves behind his partner of 48 years, Barbara Giacomin. He was predeceased by his former wife, Joan Snyder, mother of five of his children.

Dear father of Leslie Patterson (Paul), Curt (Karen), Gylian Williams (Doug), Jason (Camille), Jennifer Taylor (Corey), Carl and Peter.

Dear grandfather of Andrew (Megan), James, Alex, Megan (Gord), Olivia, Rachel, Ethan, Charlotte, Annabelle, Renée, Jane and Kate. Great-grandfather of Nathan and Evan.

Dear brother of Audry Vollick (Ron). Predeceased by his siblings Marjorie MacMillan (Cliff) and Murray (Sandra).
Marv retired in 1998 after a 15-year career in the private sector followed by 25 years in the federal public service where he specialized as an industry and trade officer. His love of nature and the outdoors manifested in life-long interests that included organic gardening, hiking and a 10-year stint raising sheep on a small holding in Mountain, Ontario. Living abroad in three different countries (US, Poland and South Africa) was always an adventure for Marv but the number one priority in his life was his family. Spending time with them whenever possible, was what made him most happy.

A private family Celebration of Life will take place in the future.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marv can be made to Epilepsy Canada, a condition that affected Marv in his later years (https://www.epilepsy.ca/ways-to-give). Alternatively, donations can be made in his name, to the charity of your choosing. Any donation would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences can be made by visiting armstrongfh.ca.