It is with great sadness that the family of Marlene Chouinard announces her passing at The Blanche River Health Kirkland Lake Site surrounded by her loving son Lee and close family on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
Marlene was predeceased by her husband Ernest, parents Owen and Reta Merrick, brother Arnold (Lucille) Merrick and brother Carmen (Lynn) Merrick.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Lee Chouinard of Crystal Lake, Shane Jackson of Timmins, and Jimmy (Kim) Chouinard of North Carolina; grandchildren Josh and Jenna.
She is survived by her sister Vivian (Delbert) Peters. She will be forever remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
As per her wishes, cremation has already taken place.
Throughout Marlene’s life she has always helped families through rough times by fostering numerous children that she thought of as her own. She was a fantastic child caregiver and always extended her home to help her family. She was an avid sports fanatic and enjoyed the game of Curling and Baseball where she played often with her sister. In her early days she coached sports for youths.
Sympathy Messages
It’s with our sincere condolences on the loss of such a beautiful soul. A second mother to Jim and great friend to our family. She will be fondly remembered by all.
- Cindy Burns, on
March 14, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.Marlene will be missed by all that knew her.She had the biggest heart and always stopped to chat when you seen her out shopping RIP Marlene
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- Charlene (Kelly) Hosken and Brian H, on
March 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Condolences to all. She was a joy to listen to had many chats about younger days.
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- Lorrie Brough, on
March 14, 2025
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom
- Vic and JoAnn Schpitzer , on
March 14, 2025
Marlene was a very special lady. We are so sorry for your loss. She will always be in our hearts.️
- Brian and Wendy Rumleskie , on
March 14, 2025
Just heard the sad news. My condolences to all the family , she will be missed.
Judy Peters
- Judy Peters, on
March 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Marlene's passing
- Kim , on
March 14, 2025
Sincere condolences, lots of memories of Marlene while growing up in King Kirkland. May you RIP Marlene. Condolences to Jim, Lee and families
- Leigh (Evans) Fraser, on
March 14, 2025
Condolences to the Family of Marlene, I sure will miss our weekly conversations at the hospital. We go back a long ways with the curling stories of her and sister Viv. So sorry for the Families loss... RIP my friend
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- Judy (Cale) Gervais, on
March 14, 2025
Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom and your sister.
- Helene and Don Studholme, on
March 14, 2025
Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom, the pain is gone and the healing begins.
RIP
- Rodney, on
March 14, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was one of the greatest women I knew, and I think of her often.
May she rest in peace.
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- Patti Spielmacher, on
March 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman inside and out!! R.I.P.Marlene . Hugs to all
- Julia doyon, on
March 15, 2025
All my sympathies Lee, aunt Vivian and family
So sad!
I will miss our nice chats aunt Marlene. Rest in Pearce! Love you!
- Lise Fraser-Merrick, on
March 15, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss and we will miss Marlene. She was a gem and we enjoyed the beers and laughter we shared with her over the years here at Crystal. Please reach out if there is anything we can do.
- Nancy and Rob Taylor, on
March 15, 2025
We are sorry to hear about your moms passing ,she will be missed at the lake by all who new her. Rob & Nancy
- ROB TAYLOR, on
March 15, 2025
Our Beautiful Marlene Gained Her Wings ...She was the most selfless ...giving woman I have ever had the honor to have in our Lives ....She never complained even though she lived with so much pain Day in and Day out ....Always had a Smile on her Face ..never gave up ..that was not an options for her ...She was a Wonderful Mother ...Sister ...Foster Mother ....Her Son Lee was who made her world perfect....She overcame many obstacles in her life but always came up smelling like a rose ...you will Forever be missed my Der sister in law ...never forgotten ...you will always remain very close to our hearts ......God is so lucky to have you ...and we are so lucky to have had you ...Rest in the Arms of the Angels ....I Know you Will Watch over All of us and Especially Lee
- Fabiola and Lou, on
March 15, 2025
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing.
May your memories get you through this difficult time!
- Rick and Lynda Peters, on
March 16, 2025
It is sad to see that your mom passed away.
She was a beacon of energy and light in King Kirkland for sure !
Thinking of you all .
Arlene Angus Galaxidas and
Carol Tomaschek (nee Angus)
- Arlene Angus Galaxidas, on
March 17, 2025
I’m very sorry to here of Marlenes passing a wonderful woman took care of our children for corinne and i. Always a smile and a big heat for everyone.
My condolances
Guy Carlson
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- Guy Carlson, on
March 24, 2025
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother and sister.
"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever".
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Sarah & Bea Johnson, on
March 26, 2025
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