In Loving Memory of Marilyn Ford.

Marilyn Ford was a vibrant, social, and deeply caring woman who brought warmth, laughter, and colour wherever she went.  Known for her wit, charm, generosity, and lively spirit, Marilyn treasured family, friendships, travel, music, dancing, and community connection.  She embraced life wholeheartedly — whether through charity events, social groups, travel adventures, or simply making people feel welcomed, valued, and heard.

A devoted wife to Alan for almost 50 years, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marilyn had a gift for forming lasting friendships and staying connected with those around her.  Friends and family remember her as “a beautiful, colourful social butterfly” whose energy, kindness, humour, and love of life left a lasting impact on everyone she met.  Her legacy is one of joy, connection, generosity, and celebrating life to the fullest. 

This is a space for family and friends to make a donation and leave messages of love and support.

Marilyn's Tribute Fashion Fundraiser 💙

Join us for a very special community event celebrating the life of Marilyn Ford while raising vital funds for Stroke Foundation.

Marilyn had a wonderful eye for fashion and loved bringing people together. This event honours her vibrant spirit through a beautiful fashion sale featuring clothing, scarves and accessories from her personal collection, giving others the opportunity to enjoy and treasure pieces that meant so much to her.

Event Details

📅 Tuesday, 1 September 2026
🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Buderim Gardens Retirement Village – Community Centre

What to expect

• A beautiful fashion sale featuring Marilyn's clothing, scarves and accessories.
• A special display of Marilyn's treasured scarves, showcased on handcrafted bamboo ladders created especially for the event.
• Tea, coffee and a welcoming community atmosphere.
• The opportunity to support Stroke Foundation through purchases and donations.

Special Guest Performers

We're delighted to welcome the Buderim Male Choir, who will perform two special sets during the event at:

🎵 11:30am
🎵 12:00pm

The Buderim Male Choir has been part of the Sunshine Coast community for more than 50 years, bringing men together through a shared love of music, friendship and four-part harmony. Their generous support will help make this a truly memorable day, and we're incredibly grateful they'll be part of Marilyn's tribute.

Whether you knew Marilyn personally or simply want to support an important cause, we'd love to see you there. Every purchase and every donation will help Stroke Foundation prevent stroke, save lives and support survivors on their recovery journey.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Marilyn's life and continue her legacy of generosity, kindness and community spirit.

In the next 11 minutes, someone, somewhere in Australia is going to have a stroke.

Stroke is one of Australia's biggest killers and doesn't discriminate; it affects anyone, anytime. It claims more lives than breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. And incredibly, around 600 Australian children experience stroke each year.

By making a donation in memory of my loved one, you'll be contributing to sustaining vital programs and resources that Stroke Foundation provides, including:

💙 Preventing Stroke:

• StrokeSafe Talks
• Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check
• Information Resources

 💙 Saving Lives:

• F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Signs of Stroke Awareness
• Living Guidelines for Stroke Management
• InformMe Website for Health Professionals

 💙 Enhancing Recovery:

• StrokeLine
• My Stroke Journey
• EnableMe Website for Survivors of Stroke

Your support goes beyond just a donation; it's a lifeline for individuals at risk of stroke and survivors of stroke.

Thank you for supporting me. Together we can change the state of stroke in Australia for generations to come.