Metalworker.
Born in England on 28 June 1885, son of William Marsh and Elizabeth Herbert, he came to Canada and settled at Winnipeg in 1925. He was known for his bronze and metal work that adorned churches, homes, and public buildings around the city. In 1913, he married Amy Ruth Walters (1886-1970) and they had a daughter, Marguerite “Molly” Marsh. He died at Vancouver, British Columbia on 6 December 1963.
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Manitoba Power Commission War Memorial (360 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg)
Death registration [Amy Ruth Marsh], British Columbia Vital Statistics.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 11 December 1963, page 46.
We thank John Etherington for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 17 May 2024
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