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Marlene Lester Obituary
Marlene graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She worked in Boston, San Francisco, and Lakeland before settling on the Suncoast. Her career at Venice Community Hospital began in 1971, and she rose to manage a 45-bed floor before retiring in 1994. She studied nights to earn a Bachelor of Science in Management from Nova University in 1987. She left medicine to help with administration at Dan's construction company, Southeastern Communication Service, Inc.
Marlene was active at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church where she helped deliver groceries to migrant families. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, world travel, aerobics, and lunches with her dear friends, the "Gabby Girls".
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Daniel Lester, her sons Michael (Gregory Arencibia), Christopher (Jenny) and Thomas (Louise) and her grandson Steven.
A mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 22, 2020 at 10 a.m. and she will be laid to rest at the Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Doctors Without Borders, USA.
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James Woodward
July 22, 2020
To Uncle Dan, Mike, Chris and Tom - We are thinking of you and the many fond memories we have of Aunt Mel. She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.
Jim and Sharon Woodward
Pauline Woodward
July 18, 2020
My sister Marlene was a courageous woman, dedicated to her family and her nursing profession. Smart, principled, and deeply spiritual, she gave to others in fullest measure.
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