Passed away suddenIy at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2015; MarIene EIse (nee Wiens) Roberton of Seaforth was in her 83rd year.
BeIoved wife of BiII Roberton for 48 years. Ioving sister of Mary Iou KIinck of Kitchener and Christine and Jack Handysides of Komoka; and sister-in-Iaw of Joan Roberton and EIaine and Ian Simpson, aII of Iondon. Dear aunt of Tracy (Randy), Cindy (Craig), Karen (Jason), James (Grace); and great-aunt of Zach, NataIie, AIec, Russell, CIaire, Owen and Rain. AIso missed by her best friend Trudy KIassen.
Predeceased by parents Henry and Agatha (nee NickeI) Wiens; and step-mother Irene Wiens.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, March 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeraI service Ied by Rev. Mary FIetcher wiII be heId in the funeraI home on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. foIIowed by a reception in the Northside United Church HaII. Cremation wiII aIso foIIow the service and MarIenes urn wiII be interred at WoodIand Cemetery in Kitchener at a Iater date.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the Arthritis Society or the Seaforth Community HospitaI wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting MarIenes onIine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
SpeciaI thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Seaforth Community HospitaI and CIinton PubIic HospitaI for the care and compassion given to MarIene.
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Don and Kathy Pletsch
Dear Bill, Don and I are both saddened to hear of Marlene&&single&&s death. I first met her when we were both at Walton School and my, she was a dynamo. Through the years, we valued her friendship and loved her joyous laugh. Who else but Marlene would hold prenatal classes in her house when there weren&&single&&t enough pregnant women to run the course! She was a very special woman.
Wendy Moore
Dear Bill,
I just heard of Marlene&&single&&s passing. I was surprised and saddened for your loss. I had a great visit with her the last time I was in Seaforth and she seemed like she had not changed. Always cheerful and lots of laughs remembering old times. She was a wonderful friend and will be remembered with lots of love. Wendy
Bev Stevenson
To Bill and family : Marlene was a wonderful person with so much enthusiasm ! She was a tremendous support when I had my first child and her house visits helped a lot . I had the pleasure of meeting her and visiting with her over the years in Seaforth at different businesses . I will miss her friendly smile and concern ! Sincerely , Bev Stevenson and family
Anne MacLean James
Sorry for your loss Bill. I had many happy visits with Marlene over the years while I lived in Seaforth. Also thinking of you Christine
Rick & Carolyn Powell
Hi Bill, so sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. Such a friendly lady to have in the neighbourhood. Wonderful memories will help to heal your heart.
Carol Kelly
Dear Bill: I was saddened to hear of the loss of your lovely wife, Marlene, and my thoughts are with you at this time.
Warmest regards, Carol Kelly
Monica Ives
Hi Bill
So sorry to hear about Marlene. She and Viola will be together again. Another angel watching from above.
Glenn Harder
Dear Bill and Family, Sorry to hear this sad news. I just talked to Marlene a few months ago!She was wonderful to talk to. We had several lengthy talks about the Wiens family. Her father was the older brother to my mother. We are sure she is in a better place. God Bless! Glenn, Dianne and John Harder
Mike & Kathy (Graber) Bishop
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Marlene knew my moms family very well! This woman was a tough cookie, but we loved her with the upmost respect. How can we ever forget turning into a young women and her talk about the &&single&&bull moose&&single&&! Heart of gold. I&&single&&m glad that I got to see her a few years ago and introduce her to my 3 children. I think of you often when my girls come with questions. I tell them all kinds of stories about this wonderful woman and they laugh. You will be missed!!
Michael and Marguerite Falconer
My deepest sympathies to the family of Marlene.
I worked with her at the health unit. She was a great and dedicated public health nurse for the Seaforth and Brussels areas.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Bill:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jim and Gene Baynham
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Bill and the rest of Marlene&&single&&s family…if there is anything we can do to help, you just need ask
Warren & Judy Beuerman
To Bill & family. Wishing to express sympathy at this time. I will cherished the refinishing work that Marlene did for us on a old sewing machine. May the memories that mean the most to you, live forever in your heart. Our condolence Warren & Judy Beuerman & family
Anne (Sills) Mason
Dear Bill, I was so sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. I was just speaking to friends the other day of the time she and I took our Guide troops on a joint winter camping weekend. So much fun and lots of laughs. She was my mentor when I started in Public Health – such a wealth of knowledge and common sense. My thought and prayers re with you. Anne
Fern Simpson
It was always pure pleasure for me to be greeted and treated like family by both Marlene and Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Mary & Paul Carroll
Bill: We are truly saddened… Over the years Marlene has been a dear friend and a professional ally in Public Health while Paul was principal at SPS. She always had a laugh, and she brought light and brightness to those around her. She will be truly missed – but she will be fondly remembered.
Joan Bettles
Bill.
I am so sorry to hear of Marlene.s passing..
Did not realize she was ill.
Deepest Sympathy
Joan
Chuck Krieger
Bill I am truly sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. She was such a good friend to my mom and when mom became ill Marlene was a great care giver to her and helped me through that difficult time as well as the years following moms death. Please take care of yourself and I will always remember Marlene with great fondness.. Chuck
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Dear Bill; We were very surprised to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. It seemed like not more than a couple weeks ago that her and I had met in the grocery store and had another chat, and a laugh about old times, mostly at the curling club.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Gordon & Irma
Jerry and Linda Allin
Bill, we are so sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. Such a lovely woman with always a happy smile when she ran into people she knew. She was a genuinely kind caring and friendly person. She will be missed by many .
.Offering.our sincere condolences at this difficult time..
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Bill, we were sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. Please accept our sympathy. Hope to see you on the greens soon.
Verda Pritchard
My deepest sympathy to Bill and Marlene&&single&&s family and close friends.
Barb Graber and family
So sorry to hear of your loss Bill and family. Marlene was more than a health nurse to our family. Five generations of our family have been helped with her caring one way or the other. When both of us worked in the Brussels Health Centre, we would get together for a chat when we were not busy. What a beautiful woman.
Mary Anne mcnichol
Dear Bill, so sorry to hear of Marlene &&single&&s passing. She always made us smile or laugh when she was visiting the school or with a new baby…she will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Mark & Cheryl Steffler
Bill. We hope you understand that when people write in a card or say to you, “Sorry for your loss,” it&&single&&s only because they can&&single&&t put together words to describe what they are wanting to express to you during this sad time. With that said, we are sorry for your loss.
Mark & Cheryl
Rick and Margaret McInroy
Dear Bill,
I always looked forward to doing Marlene &&single&&s hair. Those appointments just flew by with all the talking and laughing!
She will be missed by all who knew her.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Rick and Margaret
Bonnie Jacklin
It was just the other day that I was speaking to someone whose daughter was taking on the position of guiding young Mothers through the challenges of a new baby. I told them that Marlene had been the best in that field. My children are in their 40&&single&&s so it has been many years since Marlene came into my life. I stopped in several times to see her after she retired. She was a special lady – she will be missed by all who were ever blessed with her presence. My thoughts are with all of her family.
Peter & Frances Kling
So sorry to hear the sad news of Marlene&&single&&s passing. Our condolences to you Bill and all your family.
Marlene was a lovely lady and will be missed by so many.
One day at a time
Joe & Lin Steffler
So sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bruce and Mary McFadden
Bruce and I extend our most sincere condolences to you, Bill and all your family. Bruce wanted to pass along how positive Marlene always was and fun to be around. Of course, I&&single&&ve only known her half as long but she certainly always made me smile and laugh! She will be missed by so many.
Linda, Andrea and Lisa Gingerich
We were saddened to learn of Marlene’s unexpected passing. She was more than a neighbour to us—she cared for us, looked out for us and was a dear friend. It would be a blessing if we were ever to meet another person as genuine and empathetic as Marlene always was. The world was a better place with her in it; she will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to Bill, as well as to friends and family, who loved and were loved by Marlene.
Cheryl Nuhn and Dave Button
Dear Bill. We were shocked to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. She will be missed at Legion Cribbage nights and in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Cheryl and Dave
Carolanne Doig
Bill, my sincerest sympathy to you and also to your family. Marlene was a true character and I know she&&single&&ll be missed by her many friends in the world of nursing and also old curling buddies. Marlene never really got into golf but she was always happy that you enjoyed your time on the course and was always fun when she visited our club.
Ron & Gloria
Bill ,we are vey saddened for your loss of Marlene . Our thoughts are with you during these difficult days . Ron & Gloria
Marie & Neil McGavin
To all Marlene&&single&&s family, Bill, we have great memories of fun times together at the curling club – seems that games took longer to play in those days…maybe because we stayed downstairs longer! Her health care knowledge was valuable to so many. Thinking of you with good thoughts and prayers. Marie & Neil
Joyce Doig
Dear Bill: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marlene was one of the first to welcome me into the local “nursing circle” when I moved home so many years ago. The Curling Club provided lots of fun, laughs and parties and yes we may have won a bonspiel or two together. Wonderful memories will provide you with peace in the journey ahead. I am honored to have known Marlene as my friend……..Joyce
Jacqueline & Antoine Labbé
Bill, we are so sorry for your loss. Marlene was a wonderful woman. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Blake
Bill, So sorry to hear about Marlene passing, really enjoyed talking with her, as did my husband Mike whether on the phone or when she was visiting Beth next door. She will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Rick & Barb Elliott
Bill we are very saddened by the passing of Marlene we will miss the friendly kidding of which she always got the last word
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families
Rick & Barb
Frank & Leona Nigh
Our deepest sympathy to you Bill, on the passing of Marlene, we had many great chats together on Main St.Frank & Leona Nigh
Bob & Marie Litt
Bill: We are so sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. We will miss seeing her drive by in her little grey VW Golf. We will pray for her.
Carol Baker & Family
Bill and Family:
Your early call today certainy through me into shock to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing. She had many fine qualities which showed as she served in our community and added much spark to our “bridge foursome.” She will be sadly missed by many.
Carol Baker, Tracy & Jayne
Don & Marj Hulley
Dear Bill:
We were so shocked to hear of Marlenes&&single&& passing. She was a super lady and great pre-natal instructor. We will miss her. Our condolences to you.
Don & Marj
Connie Trotter
My dear friend Bill. I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with you and Marlene. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Dorothea Williamson
Bill : So sorry to hear of Marlene&&single&&s passing . She will be missed in the neighborhood . Our condolences to all your family . Ron &Dorothea