Pre-deceased by her loving Mother & Father (Harold & Grace Bowman). Loving and devoted sister Audrey Allan (Ron), Loving Aunt to Lisa Carlo (Rob), Loving Aunt to Paul Carlo (Bonita), William Leishman (Gloria).
Loving Great Aunt to Quinn, Madison, Jessica & Aylssa.
Loving Great- great Aunt to Jessica & Tony’s children, Leo, Ameilia & Charlotte.
Marlene was caring, compassionate, and loving to family and friends.
Marlene retired from Brantford Unemployment Insurance, where she was a dedicated and loyal employee.
The family would like to thank Bernice Bennett for her loyalty & love. Also to the management, nurses, caregivers & staff at Riverview Retirement home for their extortionary care and love for Marlene, Q-care and Stedman Hospice Dr’s & Nurses.
A memorial service will be held at Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home, Thursday April 9th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Hearts to Homes Feline Rescue in Brantford, ON. (heartstohomes.ca).
