Obituary for Vivian Jean Layne - Parkin (Mitchell)
Vivian Layne Parkin ( Mitchell ) November 3, 1941 - March 28, 2022
Vivian passed away peacefully in hospital on March 28, 2022 at the age of 80 years Vivian is survived by her loving husband Paul Parkin of 35 years.
She is survived by her sons and grandchildren Richard Harwood ( Ottawa ) and Ellen Harwood granddaughters
Morgan Harwood Madison Harwood
Mark Marshall ( Brampton ) and his wife Rachel Marshall Grandchildren
Jordan Marshall Alysha Marshall Christine Marshall Michael Marshall
Ben Parkin (Belleville ) and his wife Lin Parkin Grandson
Ryan Parkin
Vivian was a musician and songwriter who toured and performed throughout Ontario and Quebec for over 20 years during the 1960’s and 70’s and continued to write, perform and record music her whole life.
A Professional photographer, entrepreneur, gifted painter and award winning gardener, Vivian’s love of artistic expression was prevalent in all her work.
A love of cars and driving, as well as a passion for horses and horseback riding, she began racing go-karts in the 1950’s and even taking to the skies as a member of the Bewdley Kite Flyers being towed behind speed boats in large kites that soared high into the air!
Her passion for driving continued with a love of vintage cars, including her and Paul’s beloved 1963 baby-blue convertible which they toured across the country together in the Cross-Canada Vintage tour in the spring of 2000, with the paint-matched “boogie boler” behind them. Camping across Ontario was a major passion for Vivian, which included being a founding member of the annual “Eggfest” for owners of small fiberglass camping trailers.
Vivian was known for her love of plants and animals, a zest for life, a sense of humour to match and the self-confidence to “tell it like it is” - whether you liked it or not!
She will be sadly missed by all.
Vivian passed away peacefully in hospital on March 28, 2022 at the age of 80 years Vivian is survived by her loving husband Paul Parkin of 35 years.
She is survived by her sons and grandchildren Richard Harwood ( Ottawa ) and Ellen Harwood granddaughters
Morgan Harwood Madison Harwood
Mark Marshall ( Brampton ) and his wife Rachel Marshall Grandchildren
Jordan Marshall Alysha Marshall Christine Marshall Michael Marshall
Ben Parkin (Belleville ) and his wife Lin Parkin Grandson
Ryan Parkin
Vivian was a musician and songwriter who toured and performed throughout Ontario and Quebec for over 20 years during the 1960’s and 70’s and continued to write, perform and record music her whole life.
A Professional photographer, entrepreneur, gifted painter and award winning gardener, Vivian’s love of artistic expression was prevalent in all her work.
A love of cars and driving, as well as a passion for horses and horseback riding, she began racing go-karts in the 1950’s and even taking to the skies as a member of the Bewdley Kite Flyers being towed behind speed boats in large kites that soared high into the air!
Her passion for driving continued with a love of vintage cars, including her and Paul’s beloved 1963 baby-blue convertible which they toured across the country together in the Cross-Canada Vintage tour in the spring of 2000, with the paint-matched “boogie boler” behind them. Camping across Ontario was a major passion for Vivian, which included being a founding member of the annual “Eggfest” for owners of small fiberglass camping trailers.
Vivian was known for her love of plants and animals, a zest for life, a sense of humour to match and the self-confidence to “tell it like it is” - whether you liked it or not!
She will be sadly missed by all.