Dear Ron and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of the death of Marlene, a very special lady.
We enjoyed the times we spent with you and Marlene.
We are sorry we cannot be with you at this time and send our love to you all.
Christine and Jim . U.K.

Ron; 

I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Marlene. She will be missed by her many friends at Summit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences.
                                                    

My sincere condolences to all the family. 
As a second cousin to Marlene through the Borsellino family chain I recall her with very special memories. At every family event, or even when she walked down James St in Hamilton from  her father's music store ( Uncle Alf) to my grandparents'  grocery store ( Sam and Mary) , I recall Marlene moving with grace and poise. In my young mind I saw her as Audrey Hepburn, always dressed fashionably and her hair just perfect. Her beautiful smile and her warm voice lingers in my thoughts. Marlene had a special way of showing each person her full, sincere attention. These are my memories of my cousin.
To know of her illness over the past while was uncomfortable and to hear today from Aunt Angie Peres of Marlene's passing was most disturbing.
I know she now joins her brother Alfie  and her fine parents, Aunt Nora and Uncle Alf.  They welcome her, with Christ, with open arms. My prayers to all.

Marlene & I were raised like sisters.  She was from July 13th. to November 25th. older than me & I never let her forget that she was my "older" cousin.
We went all through school together until my family moved to California in November 1948.  The one thing I missed about Canada was my love & 
friendship with Marlene.  Jim & went back for a visit & Ron & Marlene met us in Toronto & we had dinner together.  I just talked with her a few weeks ago & I thought her voice was very shaky sounding, but didn't want to pry.  We  were remembering the Easter my mom made us matching coats, a hat & a muff (cover the gloves with holes in the fingers)  Mine was blue & Marlene's was pink.  When we lived across the street on Catherine street I practically lived at their house (mostly to get away from my brother).  I think I had more meals with Aunt Nonie & Uncle Alf than I did with my mom & dad.  Besides, Aunt Nonie always gave me a taste of wine & told daddy that it was good for me.  So many memories.  She had a wonderful husband & family & they meant the world to her.  I'll never forget her.  Ron, you are in my thoughts & prayers.


A bright light in our earthly lives has been extinguished but her memory lives on through all of us.  How grateful we are to have known Marlene, a perfect friend, wife, mother, grandmother.
Irene Lange-Mechlen & Bruce Grainger

I was very sad to receive this news today, Ron. I'm sure you and your family have lots of great memories that you'll continue to enjoy for years to come. My thoughts go out to you all.


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13 July, 1935 – 10 April, 2018

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