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Marlene Lemon Obituary
AGE: 72 • Wilmington
Age 72 of Wilmington passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Christiana Hospital.
Marlene was born in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Helen (Haney) and Clement J. Lemon. She was a 1959 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School and retired after more than 30 years as an inspector with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. Marlene worked until last year after over 20 years with the Salvation Army. She was a member of St. Matthew's Parish and the Red Hats.
Marlene will be missed by her sisters and their spouses, Joyce and Tony Zdrojewski of Wilmington and Karen and Gregory Pennell of Stevenson Ranch, CA; her brothers, Rev. Msgr. Clement P. Lemon and Bruce A. Lemon and his wife, Diane, all of Wilmington and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, 901 E. Newport Pike (Rt. 4), where friends are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Burial will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be sent to a charity of your choice. MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Lemon
Veronica Pennell
August 23, 2024
we miss you
Timothy & Veronica Pennell
January 11, 2014
Thank you for all the life lessons you taught us through out the years.
We will always cherish the 3 "L's" we spoke of.....Live,Laugh,Love.
You are always in our hearts.
Miss you so much!! Love you
January 10, 2014
I will always thank God for allowing Miss Marlene to be the vessel that would guide me into recovery. She truly saved my life!
Eileen D. Mitchell
Amanda Lemon
January 9, 2014
I miss you so much and wish I could of said goodbye. The memories you left will last a lifetime. You did so much for me and Chris and everyone you cared about. Christopher says he can't cry because he knows you loved him. I know you did too. We are all going to miss you Aunt Mar and Chris is going to miss hanging out with you and your movie dates. Heaven gained an angel.
Patrick Hogan
January 8, 2014
Marlene was a great woman always help others first. Thanks to Marlene of saving my life and being there for me when I needed to talk. God be with you and your family. Love Patrick Hogan
Dino Taviano
January 8, 2014
I loved knowing you. I loved working with you. I loved laughing with you.
I admired your compassion for others.
I will never forget you. Rest in Peace sweet Marlene.
Major's John & Elizabeth Fox
January 8, 2014
We are going to miss Marlene she was a very friendly loving lady. She always had a cheerful smile and especially her laugh it was special.Marlene showed love for those who she was responsiable at The Salvation Army in De.I'm sure the Lord has said, well done my good and faithful servant.
Bill & Barb Martin
January 8, 2014
May God bless you and your Family. You was always their for me. We will miss you dearly. Privilege knowing you. You will always be in our prays,God Bless.
jean kusching
January 8, 2014
Love u marlene,I will miss u so very much...taking to u on phone about u r wonderful family,u r sister in California and all the things u sent her,fixing dinner for u r brother,which u loved to do,always telling me about u r darling Christopher and how he called u aunt mar...our lunches,red hatters and working together.u touched many lives with u r love and concern for others,always giving of your self..I will always talk about u and never forget our friendship...love and prayers to u r family.jeankusching
Robert Collins
January 8, 2014
Marlene it was a blessing to have such a wonderful person in my life. I will miss our talks and your laughter. I love you.
joanna@bill johnson
January 8, 2014
we are gerri wilson relatives,we knew marlene from high school days on,we where tocall her friend, bill@joanna johnson
Cindy Brown
January 8, 2014
Marlene's smile and laughter has always brought me comfort. Her pride in my recovery has been my major source of strength for the past 16 years. I will miss her.
Carmen Diaz
January 7, 2014
It was a privilege to have you in my life!
Love you always!
Elaine Barclay
January 7, 2014
will miss calling and talking with my dear friend Marlene. they broke the mold when she was made...one of a kind.
Walt Hayes
January 7, 2014
Marlene was very special, she was like a member of our family. She was always thinking of others, always ready to help whoever needed it. She will be missed by everyone that ever met her. As my mother said, there is definitely a new angel in Heaven !
John C
January 7, 2014
Thank you for ALL your help while I was at the Salvation Army - you ARE part of the reason I am sober today!! YOU will be missed
Dr. John Feeney
January 7, 2014
Marlene was always the sunshine of life. Laughter was her sign of life. She loved and cherished life. Thank you Marlene. Love John and Judy Feeney.
Victoria Zdrojewski
January 7, 2014
I think of you everyday, and wish I could tell you I love you once more. I will miss your smile, kindness and the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen. Rest in peace Aunt Mar. WE LOVE YOU.
Michael Snyder
January 7, 2014
I will always miss Marlene's sense of humor and her devotion to all of us that crossed her path while at the Salvation Army.
Margaret Brennan-Cushing
January 7, 2014
Never a dull moment when you were with Marlene! Life will be less funny without her.
Mary Alice Haney Martelli
January 7, 2014
Marlene was a special person to everyone. I will never forget her laughter and kindness. My prayer and thoughts are with the family. Please cherish all the memories close to your hearts.
Susan Sweeney Weisman
January 7, 2014
Having Marlene in our family was truly a blessing. You could not see her for years and then reconnect and it was just like you were never out of touch. She was the constant you could always depend on being there. She will be sorely missed.
January 7, 2014
Dear Msgr. Lemon,this is Rosemary Malone Wright writing to say how i feel to hear about your sister. No words can help the grief but know i have u in my prayers.
Mary Alice Haney Martelli
January 7, 2014
Marlene was a special person to all. She had a way with laughter and kindness that I never will forget. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Keep the memories close to your hearts.
Maryann Fischer
January 7, 2014
Marlene touched many lives in such a special way and will be sadly missed. She was the life of the party!
Love,
Maryann & Bob Fischer
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