To Marcel, my dear brother, Daren and Joy, Suzanne, Melanie as well as Ali, Tate and Joshua, all my deep sympathy for the loss of Marlene, your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. The tribute paid in Obituary of Marlene is beautiful and very touching.
I have so many good and wonderful memories with Marlene since the first time I met her at the Old Port where she arrived in Montreal, Quebec, to join Marcel and meet the Lalonde family. It’s been over 60 years. The last one time, it’s the visit to M and M at their house in Calgary, on June-July 2018.
In the meantime, I have many occasions to meet her in family circumstances and see the great qualities of Marlene, my sister-in-law. No doubt, she was a wonderful family woman and she was proud of her origins on the farm where she learned to love animals. She always like to surround herself with a nice dog.
As a former teacher, she paid great attention to the children she met. My mother Aimėe-Rose (her mother-in-law) and Marlene had developed a beautiful relationship, both enjoyed each other very much. She loved to cook and share her good recipes. Surely, I will have a very special thought for Marlene every time I cook one of her tasty recipes. She was always happy playing cards, especially since she was very often a winner.
Marlene loved life so much and always greated us with a big smile. She was a beautiful woman like on her portrait. The last times have been difficult and so sad, but I will remember Marlene for her zest for life and her love for her close family and dear friends.
Sincere condolences to my brother Marcel and all his family! All my love to all of you.
Peace and love to Marlene!
Diane Lalonde
Longueuil, QC
