Marion Ash, Logy Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Marion Ash is a war bride who has spent over 60 years assisting both Canadian and British women during difficult times. In 1946, she co-founded the British War Brides Association, which provided leadership and guidance, as well as a connection to the homeland of hundreds of young women settling with their husbands in Newfoundland. She has devoted over 60 years to the St. Andrews Society, a benevolent organization celebrating Scottish heritage. As its president, she established the St. Andrews Ladies Auxiliary, which has benefited many underprivileged families in St. John's through its many charitable works.