Mrs. Marian Pauline Allaby of Kiwanis Nursing Home, Sussex, passed away at her residence on January 1, 2006 at the age of 74. Born in Titusville NB on July 25, 1931, Marian was the daughter of the late Stover and Annette (Fletcher) Baird and the wife of the late Frank Allaby who passed away in 1994. Marian is survived by her daughter, Ann Caines and her husband Daryl of Sussex, her son, Blair Allaby of Victoria, BC, her brother Ralph Baird and his wife Joyce of Sussex, 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael, Brennan and Daren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Marian retired from teaching after 34 years. She was a member of the RNBTA, a former Treasure of the NBTA and a member of the district #19 School Board in Hampton. Marion was also a member of Trinity Anglican Church, the ACW, Sussex Senior Citizens, The Square Dance Club, Sussex Golf & Curling Club, the Bridge Club and the past President of the Maple Leaf Zone of the New Brunswick Senior Citizens Association. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176). Visitation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Tuesday January 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held from Trinity Anglican Church on Wednesday, January 4th at 2:00pm. The interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens in Saint John. As an expression of sympathy donations made to the NB Kidney Foundation or to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.