Marlene, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 23, 2025 at Southlake Health. She is survived by her daughters Kim (Louis), Karen (Ray); stepsons Ken (Carmen), Jeff (Caroline); 12 grandchildren Luke (Jordyn), Marc (Kacy), Thomas (Julianna), Nick, Nicholas (Meghan), Megan (Martin), Debbie, Elias, Aaron, Mitchell, Jaclyn, Mark; 3 great grandchildren Jackson, Beau, Brooks; nieces Lori (Ed), Brenda, Donna (Scoop) and nephew Ted. Predeceased by her husband Murray, son Tom (Irene), stepson Warren (Laurie), mother Gladys, father Thor, and sister Joan (Pat).
Marlene was born and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba. She served in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Aylmer, Ontario, where she met her first husband, William Eubank, and father of her 3 children. Marlene adapted to the nomadic military lifestyle, making lifelong friends at each posting from France, to Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. No matter where she lived, Marlene applied her sewing skills to make her children’s clothing, doll clothes, dresses, gowns and coats for others. Marlene settled in Vancouver, B.C. in 1973, where she remained until after the passing of her second husband, Murray Deacon. Marlene worked as a payment officer for the BC Workers Compensation Board for 26 years. She was an elected member of the Co-Op Board of their Vancouver residence until moving to King City, Ontario in 2006. Marlene returned to King City to spend the rest of her years with her children and grandchildren. She adapted once again, becoming an active member of the Red Hatters Society and Travel Coordinator of the King City Seniors Centre. Marlene spent her last 3 years at Kingsway Place Retirement Residence, reveling in the services she so deserved and actively participating in the many activities they offered. No matter where she lived, Marlene was known as the “party girl”, organizing and attending events from birthday parties to bingo to euchre and ballroom dancing! Marlene cherished her time with friends and family and being able to be part of her great grandchildren’s lives.
Marlene was a loving, fun and grateful mom, step-mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and friend and will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Marlene’s Life will be held on Sunday May 18, 2025 from 3-6pm at the Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch #385 (105 Industrial Pkwy N, Aurora, ON, L4G 4C4).
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Celebration of Life
Aurora Royal Canadian Legion
105 Industrial Pkwy N, Aurora, ON, L4G 4C4
Sunday May 18, 2025
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Kerry Wood says
Karen and Ray.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kerry & Dean
Don gamble says
My sincere sympathy to all of Marlene’s Family. She was a fun Lady, always willing to sit down and have a chat. Marlene is missed at 90 Dew Street .
Darlene Watson says
It is with sincere sympathy to hear about Marlene’s passing she certainly was a woman of strength, and had a humorous side of her which others loved her for. It was a honour to know her I know she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Darlene Watson
Diane says
My condolences to the whole family. Marlene lived her life to the fullest.
She loved to party with her friends. She will be missed.
My mom Betty and Marlene are once again together. I know Marlene was missing my mom, so now being reunited once again they can keep each other company along with other family and friends.I
RIP my friend