I just learned by accident of Marlane's passing.  I am deeply sorry for the family's loss.  Marlane and I didn't keep in regular touch but she was a very special person to me.  Our mothers met in the hospital when we were born.  I was born one day before her and our mothers stayed great friends all their lives.  I always considered Marlane to be one of my very best, special friends and I am just so terribly sorry for her loss.  We shared many  wonderful childhood times together and I cannot believe she is gone.  My condolences to all her family.  I know she will leave a huge void in their lives.

Becky

I first met Marlane when we were 4 or 5 years old, we lived across the street from one another. We were exactly the same age, she just 2 days younger than I.  She had a little black dog, Binky, that we used to dress up in doll clothes and cart around in our doll buggies.  We were each other’s best friends at that time, and I was included in many family gatherings with her cousins Shirley, Dennis, and later Donny, who lived next door to Marlane. We kept in touch even though we eventually went to different elementary schools. She to Bernard, me to Central. When my mother died at age 12, I stayed with her family to help my dad out..

We stayed friends in high school, she dated my cousin Keith for a couple of years. When I got married in 1968 she was my maid of honour, and only bridesmaid. We lost touch while she lived in Toronto but I was overjoyed to reconnect at our 50th high school reunion in 2015.We saw each other for lunch several times during the next couple of years; I last saw her in August of 2017 when we attended a mutual friends funeral together. I had every reason to believe we would see each other soon and was puzzled when I was unable to contact her again.

I have just learned in the last few weeks of her death and I still can’t believe she’s gone. 

Belatedly, Rest In Peace my dear friend, and God bless the family she has left behind.

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

Marlene's enthusiastic friendliness was always  an encouragement while we were looking up to her.  Our teen years in Chilliwack had a close connection with the Padgham clan.  May you know the comfort and strength to see the gifts shared into many hearts by Marlane.   George Evans (Victoria)

Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home

Linda Brooks

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Linda Marlane Brooks

November 15, 1947 – December 7, 2017

Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home

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