Marlene Joyce Barber

Passed away unexpectedly with great sadness surrounded by her family, on January 2nd, 2015 at Toronto East General Hospital. Devoted mother to her 3 daughters, Charlene (Joe) Crocker, Cynthia (David) Comtois, and Kimberley (Mark) Benoit. Proud Nan of Joey (Barbie), Mikey (Jodi), Jason (Jodie), Ryan (Diana), Nicole (Kevin), Erika, and Matthew. Loving Nana Barb to Zackary, Emma, Vanessa, Owen, Maxx, Jayden, Jacob, Kyleigh, Kieran, Justin and Hannah. Marlene loved spending her time at the cottage or knitting, and she took great pride in going to her grandchildren’s dance recitals and hockey games. She will be dearly missed by her two best friends Sheilah and Helen. Marlene was also an active member of the Tenant Association and will be greatly missed by both her bingo and laughing yoga friends. Family and Friends will be received at the GIFFEN-MACK FUNERAL HOME 2570 Danforth Ave, Toronto Ontario. (416-698-3121) on Sunday, January 11th 2015 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the Giffen-Mack Chapel on Monday, January 12th 2015 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers Marlene’s family asks that donations kindly be made to Sick Kids Hospital, or Toronto East General Hospital.