Sunrise: July 09, 1938
Sunset: June 08, 2020
The oldest of 12 siblings born to the late John Sr. and Gloria Adams. Marlene was a graduate of The Chicago Academy of Millinery, a member of the Halifax Shrinettes, the Dartmouth Marshettes and a former Choir Marshall for the Nova Scotia Mass Choir.
She is survived by her Children: Carman (Stephen) Downey, Halifax, Roma Marcus (Alton), Toronto, Derek (Brother), (Nicole), Halifax, Michael (Collette), Dartmouth, Troy (Dashelynn), Toronto, Tracey (Ezekiel) Walker, Edmonton, Kevin John, New York, 16 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. Brothers; Nolan, John Jr (Bubby), (Sharon) Halifax, Perry (Leslie) Dartmouth N.S. Sisters; Carla (Garry) Bernard, Dartmouth, NS, Teena Soule, Hamilton, ON, Paula, and Special sister Sandra Cole Both of Halifax, NS. Godchildren: Tanisha Adams, Marvin Baskerville, Nelson Drummond, all of Halifax. Special Niece Lois Downey, Ottawa, ON, Special sons in law David Lindstrom and Stevie Downey, both of Halifax, Special friend Marjorie Lewczak, and Special son David (Genise) Dunphy, both of Halifax, along with many loving Nieces and Nephews.
Marlene was predeceased by Husbands Harold D. Nelson and Allan L. Patterson Sr. Sisters: Gloria
(Jeannie), Sandra Donaldson and Lillian Symonds (Tootie), Brothers: Derrick (Louie), Clinton, Milton
(Butchie), granddaughter Vanessa Miles, and her surrogate Granddaughter Robyn (Pumpkin) Downey.
She was the cornerstone of our family and remained a tower of strength until the end. Her love surrounded all of us and we were blessed to have had her as our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Cousin. Her love for others showed every day of her life as she became the self adopted Mother/Aunt to many.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions there will be no Public viewing. A private family service will be held Wed, June 24, 2020, at 1:00 pm at Cruikshank's Funeral Home Halifax with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Britton officiating. Online condolences can be made to Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Victorian Order of Nurses, and Northwood Homecare. Donations In memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or New Horizons Baptist Church Building Fund.
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