Marlene DUTTON Obituary
September 13, 1940 - July 26, 2013
Marlene Dutton passed away peacefully on July 26, 2013 in hospice with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Marlene is survived by her husband of 49 years Gary, her son Mike, her daughter Karen and her cherished grandson Logan. Marlene also leaves behind her brother Bruce Corbett of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Marlene was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba. She moved to Winnipeg in 1959 and graduated from the St. Boniface School of Nursing in 1962. Marlene and Gary were married in 1964, they then relocated to Vancouver in 1972. Having lived in Coquitlam for over 40 years, Marlene brought a smile to the face of everyone she met. Her passion for caring for others resulted in her successfully directing The Hummingbird Kids Society for over 25 years, as well as a rewarding career in the B.C. Corrections Hospital System, inspiring the initiation of The Mental Health Unit. Marlene never failed to help those who needed extra care. The world is a better place because of her wisdom, her wit, her wonderful smile, loving embraces and compassion for others. Marlene was truly a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother and friend. For everyone who had the honour of knowing Marlene, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam on August 15 at 2 p.m. with a cocktail party immediately following at the family home. For those wishing to send condolences and tributes, please visit www.burquitlamfunerals.com, Book of Memories. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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Lynne Westlund
August 12, 2013
I had the privilege of knowing Marlene as a classmate at St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing. Those three years of training provided opportunity to know Marlene and she brought great humour and empathy to us all as we dealt with the challenges of learning our profession and dealing with residence living. May her laughter continue in heaven...until we meet again. Lynne
August 7, 2013
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Marlene was a superstar to everyone who had the privelege to know her. I know this loss seem's difficult, and at times impossible to get through. This is the time to have all your friends and family around you, to laugh and cry, and remember all the wonderful times each and everyone of us who had the extreme privelege of knowing Marlene and being touched by her wonderful shining spirit. Karen I know you feel lost right now and everything feels overwhelming, just know that your mom was proud of the woman you have become, and I know that she felt safe during these last few month's knowing that you were always by her side at each and every turn. She got the wonderful honor of allowing you to be her daughter for more than 40 years, and in the end you were the one who received the blessing to be by your mom's side as she took her last breath. You allowed your mom to be able to leave all her pain and suffering behind, knowing you had become the strong, beautiful, ray of sunshine, the daughter any mother would be proud to have. If there is anything I can do, or if you just need someone to listen, call I will be here. Love Staci, Lonnie and Ashton
August 5, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
Mehboob Alladina
Ilario Galano
August 4, 2013
My heart felt condolences go out to you Gary and all the family.
Ilario
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Roger & Lucille Perreault
August 3, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies. In this time of grief, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Glen and Sharon Torgerson
August 3, 2013
Our hearts are with you Gary, and your family, at this time if grief and remembrance of a life well lived. Cherish the memories of all the good times as they will sustain you. All the best.
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