Marlene Frances Kirk passed away on September 14, 2024 at the age of 79 surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Marlene is survived by her husband of 59 years, Walter. She will be dearly missed by her son Rob, her daughters Teresa (Brent) and Patricia (Brian), her grandchildren Amber (Tom), Claire, Lauren, Benjamin and Oliver and her great grandson Oliver.

Marlene was born January 26, 1945 to the late Jack and Kathleen McAdam. She was the eldest of 4 children and is survived by her siblings Jackie (Don), Brian (Helga) and John (Maria).

Marlene was born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario. She dedicated many years to being a stay-at-home mom and could be counted on to volunteer her time in the school, at St.Gertrude’s Church and within the community. She did everything with passion and with the goal of perfection. She later returned to work outside of the home and spent many years bringing that same level of commitment and precision to her role as a receptionist in law offices.

Following her retirement, Marlene eagerly took on the role of grandma. She adored the time she spent with all of her grandchildren. She often said that her grandchildren are like her heart walking around the Earth. When she wasn’t spoiling her grandchildren, Marlene and Walt spent many years traveling around Europe and Alaska.

Her family said their final farewells at a private service at St. Gertrude’s Church on September 20, 2024. She will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation be made in her memory.

"She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings."

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