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MARLENE STEELE (HARTLEY)
Date of Passing: Aug 25, 2022
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MARLENE STEELE
Marlene Anne Steele (nee Hartley; 1938-2022) died peacefully in Ottawa on August 25.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Don, sons Brent (Chris and Andy) and Jeff (Kevin), sisters-in-law Lorraine, Gloria, and Bev, stepbrothers Don and Doug (Meryl), her many cousins, nieces, and nephews as well as their partners and children. She was predeceased by her parents (Donavan and Thelma), her stepfather, Arthur Lawrence, her brother, Dale, and her brothers- and sisters-in-law Garry Steele, Pat & Gary Condie, and Joan Lawrence.
Marlene was born and raised in Winnipeg, where she spent the majority of her life except for a short period in Toronto in the early 1970s and her last months in Ottawa. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend who always shared her joy for life, appreciation of beautiful things, and emotional wisdom. Her passions included flowers and gardening, animals (especially her Goldendoodle, Rosie), the family cottage at Matlock, travel such as many winter stays in Palm Springs with her husband, sweets, her business, Country Charm, co-owned with good friend Joyce Myska, and time spent with family and friends including her beloved Girls Club. Over the course of her life, she volunteered with the Grace Hospital, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Khartum Ladies' Auxiliary (where she served as President), and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's Women's Committee.
For the loving care and support provided in her last years and days, her family extends its heartfelt thanks to Tasha Biefeni as well as to the staff of both Comfort Keepers Winnipeg (in particular, Pam Cummer) and the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus ICU and 5th Floor. At her request, no funeral will be held. Donations in her memory may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2022
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Carol, Jordan and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Uncle Don, Jeff and Brent! May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Darren John Condie (Nephew) on: Mar 11, 2023
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All of the Ryan family was so sorry to hear about Marlene's passing. We all enjoyed Marlene's and Don's company at our parent's Boxing Day open house events, and of course the Steele/Ryan Reunion. Our sincere condolences to Don and family. - Posted by: Nancy Ryan-Arbez (Family) on: Sep 04, 2022
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Sending heartfelt condolences to Uncle Don and the boys! Aunt Marlene was a lovely lady who exemplified class! We have fond memories of her throughout the years… visits from Winnipeg to BC or to Ontario. Will dearly miss her laughter, her stories and the pleasure of being around her ❤️. Martin, Karen and Family. - Posted by: Martin (Nephew) on: Sep 02, 2022
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Marlene was a special lady. I feel privileged to have spent so much time with her the last few years. Although I started out as her house cleaner, our relationship was so much more than that. I remember when she told me to stop calling her Mrs Steele and to start calling her Marlene. She said “my friends call me Marlene”. She was like family to me, and I will treasure the memories I have of her. My deepest condolences to Don, Jeff and Brent. - Posted by: Tasha Biefeni (Friend) on: Sep 01, 2022
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May you R.I.P Marlene you are and will always be remembered. You were such a pleasant women and I will never forget our outings and times we had together. I will always love you. Sorry to Don and the boys for your loss. - Posted by: Pamela Cummer (Careguver) on: Sep 01, 2022