May 24, 1945 - January 31, 2021
It is with the greatest sorrow we announce the passing of our Mom, Marlene Holmes (nee Burnett) on January 31st 2021 at St Joseph’s hospital in Elliot Lake. Predeceased by her husband, Harvey, Marlene is survived by her 3 daughters; Stacey (Ryan) of Val Therese, Lori of Sudbury and Julie (Marty) of Sault Ste Marie. Most loved Gramma to Ashlea (Mario), Skyla, Kiandra, Trista, Cory, Kyle (Jonee), Evelyn (Ayla) and Jared. Great Gramma to baby Topanga, Lincoln and Carter. Marlene will be missed by her twin sister Arlene and her Aunt Doris. Marlene will also be remembered by her sister in laws Dorothy (Vic), Sharron (Joe) and Lorraine, all of Wiarton and brother in laws Keith of Calgary and Clayton of Little Current
Born in Mindemoya in 1945 to Wallace and Cindy Burnett (predeceased). Marlene and her twin Arlene were the youngest of 6 children - sisters Betty and Fronnie, brothers Billy and Ronnie - all predeceased.
“Meme” will fondly be remembered by all of her nieces and nephews. Marlene will be missed by her longtime friends Beth,Tana and her special friend, Paul. Our mom welcomed all of our friends into her home, she loved everyone she met and had a smile for everyone.
In lieu of flowers, please get something for yourself instead, because we all know that’s what mom would have wanted. There will be no service. Cremation and arrangements are entrusted to Alternative Funeral Services in Elliot Lake. Burial to follow this spring at the Anglican Cemetery in Little Current.