SMITH, Marlene Dorothy - (1936 - 2021) - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Marlene Smith at Brampton Civic Hospital with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Marlene was born in Toronto on September 16, 1936 and was the only child of Albert Daniel Srigley and Dorothy Georgina (nee Johnstone).
Marlene met the love of her life Allen Smith in December 1953 and the two were married October 6, 1956 enjoying almost 65 years of marriage. Together they established a home in Brampton and raised a family.
Loving mother of Barb Babuska (Edward), Russell Smith (Lisa), Peter Smith (deceased) and Sharon Raven (David). Cherished grandmother to Jennifer Babuska (Brandon Hill), Nicole King (James), Heather Vollick (Brad), Dylan Smith (Megan), Danielle Smith (deceased), Kyle Raven and Matthew Raven. Treasured great-grandmother to Tyg Kryzaniwsky, Cadence King, Cameron King, Everly King, Oakley King, Oliver Smith and Jett Hill.
Throughout her career, Marlene held several secretarial positions and retired as the Secretary to the President of Jansen Pharmaceuticals in Mississauga. Marlene enjoyed knitting and was an avid quilter belonging to the Brampton Quilters Guild.
As per Marlene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at St. Peter’s Church Erindale on Thursday July 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. followed by internment in the church cemetery. In light of the current global pandemic with the present restrictions placed on group gatherings by the government, attendance at the church and cemetery will be limited. A live stream of the service will be available. Please contact the family should you wish to attend the service. Updates will be posted on the website of Andrews funeral home, Brampton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Peter’s Anglican Church Erindale in Marlene’s memory would be appreciated. St. Peter’s Anglican Church Erindale 3041 Mississauga Road Mississauga, Ontario L5L 0B7.
Marlene was truly a remarkable woman, adored by her family and a friend to all who knew her. She will be missed by those whose lives she touched and will be affectionately remembered by her many relatives and friends.
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