MARLENE ELIZABETH WILSON

It is with sorrow in our hearts that we announce the passing of our loving and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marlene Wilson, on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at the age of 84 years.  Despite the trials and tribulations that life sent her way, Marlene remained a happy and self-effacing soul.  Her family was the proud center of her life.  She dearly enjoyed spending time with them and visiting.  Marlene was also an animal lover, especially dogs.  She was devoted to the many pet dogs that she had throughout her life.  Even recently at her care home, the dogs would be on her lap feeling the love she had for them.  In her younger years, Marlene was an avid bowler.  She still has her trophies.  More recently, she enjoyed puzzles, Word Search books and reading.  Marlene was a social person in her heart.  At the care home, she was busy participating in many activities they offered.  She had a lot of fun.  She was predeceased by her father, John Potter and her mother, Helen Potter.  She also lost two of her sons, Bradley Hick, and Richard Hick, tragically too early in life.  Marlene is survived by her son, Rodney (Tracey); grandchildren: Michelle, Kara, and Nathan; and great-grandchildren: Vanna, Alivia, and Lily; who will all miss her.  A warm thank you to the nurses and staff at Moose Jaw Special Care Home.  Your attention and care made her stay special and meaningful; she was in compassionate and capable hands.  The friendships she made with other residents and staff alike meant a lot to her.  The wonderful enduring image of Marlene is of her sitting at the front door in her wheelchair, savouring her favourite treat, puffed wheat cake.  A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Rouleau Cemetery, Rouleau, SK with a Time of Fellowship to follow at the Rouleau Community Hall.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Marlene’s name may be made to CancerCare Saskatchewan.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550