Marlene Thorpe

          It is with great sadness that we the family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Marlene Thorpe (nee Simpson), after a long sickness, on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the age of 82.  Loving wife of John Thorpe. Mom of Brad and his wife Amanda Thorpe.  Grandma of Lee and Amelia. Dear sister of Garry Simpson.  Predeceased by her parents Jean and Lennard Simpson and her in-laws Marjorie and Stanley Thorpe.

          Marlene began her career as a Registered Nurse in 1967, and retired from that career as Director of Patient Services at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital in 2002.  She enjoyed travelling, the theatre, puttering around her gardens with her grandkids, and “the many adventures of the Ya Ya Sisterhood”.

          In keeping with Marlene’s wishes cremation has taken place.  A private ceremony will be held for family and close friends.  All are welcome to a Celebration Luncheon on Tuesday June 17, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 153, 16 Durham Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario.  Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners are most appreciated.

Wareing Cremation Services, 161 Broadway St., Tillsonburg has been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca