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Marlene Jack Obituary
Marlene is survived by her husband, Tom Moore, stepson Nathaniel Thomas Moore, niece Adrienne Lamm, and nephew Gregory Lamm. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire and Mae (Dziadyk) Jack, and two sisters, MaryAnne Jack and Marjorie (Jack) Lamm.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations in memory of Marlene be made to NCECA or the Department of Art and Art History at William & Mary.
A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm, in the Old Power Plant Ceramics Studio located on the campus of William & Mary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sarah G. Wilkins, class of '76
May 18, 2023
So sad to learn of Marlene's passing, but I share in honoring her. Marlene came to Wm and Mary in '74 when I was in my last two years as an undergrad art major, just in time to take several classes with her. I was immediately drawn to her dynamic vision for the ceramics program, and I well remember how hard she worked in the early Power Plant days. I went on to get an MFA, and though it was in painting, there is so much about that early 3D work in clay that feeds into it--particularly the alchemy involved in transforming elemental matter into works of expressive power. Marlene believed in her students and she believed in her own work. Balancing the two was her great strength, making her one of my most inspiring, most challenging professors ever. Rest well Marlene, and after that, may the fire of your spirit return again to touch the earthly plane.
Charlie Little
May 18, 2023
So sorry to just hear of Marlene´s passing. Sadly, I have been out of touch. My deepest condolences Tom.
Randy Jones Wyatt
May 17, 2023
Tom- Thinking of you. I still have and use several of her lovely pieces.
Randy Jones Wyatt
Pam Anderson Sutherland
May 16, 2023
When I am asked what teacher most affected my own teaching it is always you I name. Discovering your passing today makes me so very sad. You deserved longer on this earth.
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Berry Matthews
April 11, 2023
I am sad to lose a generous and kind ceramic friend,
and I have fond memories of our trip to the Cinque
Terra when we were both teaching in Italy, long ago.
Berry Matthews
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