Biography

Marie Lillian Wing (nee Murgatroyd) (1934 - 2009) was born in Albany, W.A, the eldest daughter of Clarence and Marie Murgatroyd who arrived in Australia from the UK in the 1920s.

The family moved to Tasmania when Marie was three years old and lived in West Launceston where Marie attended the West Launceston Primary School. She sang in the school choir and also excelled academically and at most sports. Following her High School years Marie graduated as a teacher from the Launceston Teachers College and set off on a life-long career of teaching.

Marie attended St. John’s Sunday School and was involved in many aspects of church life, including Bible reading and was recognised by the Royal School of Church Music for her 60+ years as a member of the choir.

Marie married Trevor Wing at St. John’s and they enjoyed over 54 years of married life.

After her death in 2009, a plaque was placed on the south choir stalls which reads:
In loving memory of
Marie Lillian Wing
1934-2009
A member of this choir for many years
To the glory of God

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