Marlene A. Terra

Marlene Ann Terra age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on May 14, 2025 surrounded by her family and so much love. Born July 28, 1936, in Albion, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Barcelona) DiPalma and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Marlene attended St. Joseph’s School and was a graduate of Albion High School. A devoted member of St. Joseph’s Church, she sang in choir for many years and found deep joy in her faith and community. She worked as a benefits specialist at General Electric/Black and Decker in Brockport for nearly 15 years.

After retiring, she loved spending time with friends and her family, and traveling with her beloved husband of 59 years, Dom. Later in life, her greatest joy came from being a nanny to her cherished great-nephew Aiden and great-niece Rian.

Marlene was feisty and funny and could spend an entire morning chatting with friends over a cup of coffee. Even in her final days, she loved making people laugh. She will be missed in ways that words could never begin to express.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was predeceased by her husband Dominic; her grandson Liam David Terra; and her brother Robert DiPalma.

She is survived by her daughter Karen Terra (Bill Barrett); her son David (Carrie) Terra; grandson Isaiah Terra Barrett; her brother Russell DiPalma; special nieces Erica (Marc) Shurtz and their children Aiden and Rian, and Heather (Jason) Coughlin and their children Brynn and Hanna.

A Celebration of Marlene’s Life along with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church-Holy Family Parish will be held on Saturday August 16th at 10:00am. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Marlene’s name to Orleans Community Health Foundation at orleanscommunityhealth.org giving or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion.

To share a memory of Marlene, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.