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Marlene Harple Obituary

Harple, Marlene E. RAVENA Marlene E. Harple passed away March 30, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born February 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Mattice. She worked for many years for the Stewarts Shops, retiring in 2002. Marlene is survived by her loving husband, Richard of Ravena; daughter, Kimberley (John) Tunney of Ravena; son, Brian (Maria) of Albany; six grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie Gransbury of Ravena. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena with cremation to follow. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on (Please note change) Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of NE New York, 99 Troy Rd., Suite 200, E. Greenbush, NY 12061 would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2008.

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Jane Kennah

April 1, 2008

Kim and family:

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marlene was a wonderful woman she will be greatly missed.

God's Blessing,
Jane Kennah

Lori Young

April 1, 2008

Brian, Maria and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope that you can be comforted by all the wonderful memories that you have.

Cousin Art Seeberger

April 1, 2008

Dick and Family,
So sorry to hear about Marlene passing away. I'll be thinking about all of you.

Dorothy Dutton

April 1, 2008

Dick, Brian, Maria and family
I am very sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. I know that you took good care of her during her illnesses. I truly believe there is a better place for us when we leave this earth, and we will be reunited with those we have lost. May your memories of her sustain you during your time of grief.

Dottie

Cheryl Cahill

April 1, 2008

Brian, Maria and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peter, Cheryl and Maeve Cahill

Melody and Bill Caswell

March 31, 2008

Dick and family:
So sorry to see Marlene's passing.
We are still in Myrtle Beach so won't be in the area for the funeral, but send our condolences.

Amber Jones

March 31, 2008

Brian, Maria, and family,
You are in my families thoughts and prayers. I am here if you need anything.
Love, Amber

paula friedel

March 31, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. She really put up a good fight. My thoughts and prayers are with you ad your family

Nancy and Paul Caswell

March 31, 2008

Dear Dick and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Marlene. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this time. May God comfort you. She was truly a great lady and we know you will miss her.

Laurie Rivera

March 31, 2008

Brian, Maria and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am here for whatever you need. Please don't hesitate to ask.

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