Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022, at Bupa Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Maurice, much loved and treasured mother of Kaye and John, loved mother-in-law of Michael and Kaye, and loved Grandmother of Michayla. Special thanks to the kind staff at Bupa Ballarat who cared for Marlene over recent months. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed to Maurice c/- Bupa 278 West Belt, Rangiora, 7400. At Marlene’s request, a private funeral service will be held followed by a private cremation.

‘Forever in our hearts and sadly missed’.