Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, May 2, 2021 Marlene (Oesch) Glavin passed away in her 68th year. Survived by her partner John Brock. Dear mother of Kelly Lorentz of Lucan, Cheryl and Ralph Kuebler of Denfield, Brent Glavin of Windsor, and Darren Glavin and Jackie Clarke of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Ethan, Rhett, and Mara; James, Sylvia; Emery, Easton, and Elgin. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joan and Lenny Rosehart, Doris Maloney, Mary and Ken Glavin, Janet and Ted Soudant, Raymond and Tammy Oesch, and Allan Oesch and Kathy Orr. Predeceased by her daughter Carrie Glavin (1983), parents Russell Oesch and Dorothy Oesch Sedden, sister Audry Hamill, and brother-in-law Gordon Maloney.
In keeping with Marlene’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, LUCAN.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests any donations to Diabetes Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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John Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…john berendsen & family
Jackie & Jim Rowe
John and Family
We were surprised and saddened to hear Marlene had passed. She worked with our team at The Garlic Box for many years and brought high spirits in with her strong work ethic everyday. We were disappointed to have lost her to another job – her passion ( to open her own restaurant). Our sympathy to you for such a sudden and unexpected loss of a high spirited woman. She will be deeply missed by those that loved her. May peace find you.
Rosiline Stevens
Dear John and Family:
Our hearts go out to you and the family in your hour of need. May God reach out and touch each and every one of you to give you peace going through this journey. Marlene was a strong woman and cared about many. May the Lord bless her and keep her in peace until the day we meet again..RIP Marlene…You have earned your wings.
Lawrence and Rosiline
Jamie & Barb Caldwell
Dear John and Marlenes family,
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.
Donna Brock
To John, Kelly Cheryl and Darren.
Please accept our sincere condolences. So very sorry for your loss.
Fred & Donna
Julia Hartman
Marlene met me at Guardian, I worked over at Pet Valu before taking my maternity leave, she was the sweetest person to talk to there, she guessed I was pregnant before telling anybody, she asked me my due date, and that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. I went to visit her on each of my breaks from work just to buy a $2 or $3 candy bar just to say hi. She would always talk about John and her kids as well as her sister, she loved them and brought joy to others with her stories. My son is now 3 months old and I feel horrible about not being able to bring him in beforehand. I miss her dearly and I know she’ll be watching over all of us and making sure we are all safe. Condolences to the family and just know she truly has a special place in my heart. I won’t ever be able to walk into guardian without thinking of her. I’m so sorry for your loss and I am here for you guys anytime you need
Kay Tripp
To John and Family..Pleas accept my condolences for your loss…Kay Tripp
Julie Grimminck
Condolences to everyone. We had the pleasure of meeting Marlene at the store and looked forward to our chats and we’re always greeted by a smile. Her kindness was noticed by my girls and myself.
May you be surrounded by comfort.
Julie &Girls
Brenda Hern
Kelly and family and John – was so very sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing.
Kelly, your mom was such a friendly person I met at the Guardian while we connected through you. Hugs – Brenda and Ivan Hern
Jim&Lori Dietrich
Our sincere condolences,
Lori Finkbeiner
Kelly and Family:
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in each other during this time.
DIANNE DE WYS
My deepest sympathy to the Oesch family and John on the passing of Marlene. She was a hard working lady, always cheerful with a smile for everyone. She will be missed by us all.
Fred & Jackie Wells
We are so sorry to hear of Marlenes sudden passing. Our deepest sympathy to John & her family. Will miss seeing her at Guardians
Gord & Marion McNutt
John & All of Marlene’s family members,
It is with great sadness to hear the passing of Marlene. We send our deepest sympathies during this very difficult time in the loss of your loved one. You’re all in our thoughts as you navigate through the next few days, weeks and months.
Gord & Marion McNutt
Joe & Pat Glavin
Deeply sorry and sad to read of Marlene’s sudden passing. To all the family and friends of Marlene, our deepest condolences goes out to you all.
Sandy Watson
I am so sad that I won’t see her and chat at Guardian. I would look forward to seeing her. She was such a fun and caring person. She touched so many lives. My sincere condolences to all. ❤
Fran Lachance
To John and family,
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Marlene. She will be missed.
Fran & Dan Lachance
Dale Grant
John and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful spouse and mother. She was an amazing lady. I have fond memories of her. May you find peace in your memories.
Dale
Joseph & Diane Kaak
Dear Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Phil & Linda Regier
Janet & Ted & the Oesch Family, Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Marlene. She was a wonderful lady, a hard worker & always very pleasant. Our thoughts are with you all!
Don & Charlene Oesch
Janet, Ted and Marlene’s family.
Our deepest condolences in the loss of this special lady.
Don & Charlene
Karen & Danny Masse & family
Our deepest sympathies to John and family on the loss of a dear lady. It was always so nice to see her smiling face at the Guardian. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Larry Brintnell & Sharon Cavanagh
John, and Marlene’s family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Marlene’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to everyone. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Lloyd and Bonnie Mathers
We are sorry to hear of Marlene’s sudden passing. Our condolences to all of Marlene’s family and John.
Steve and Kim Bowman
Dear Cheryl and Ralph, and family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
God bless.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
To All of Marlene’s Family . . .
Sincere condolences as you say good-bye and mourn the loss of an important woman in your lives . . . treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments Marlene has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Embrace the comfort and support of your family, friends, faith, and community . . . we will keep you in our thoughts & prayers and wish you much strength in the difficult days ahead.
Our Deepest Sympathies. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) & Family
Mike Higgins
John, so very sorry for your loss! Mike
John Robinson
Sending condolence to John and all of Marlene’s family.We will miss seeing her and talking to her always a wonderful lady.Thinking of everyone.
Henry Vander Spek
To Marlene’s family & John.
So sorry for your loss. She was always a pleasure to talk to and will be missed.
Jim & Anne Finlay
So sorry to hear the passing of Marlene she was a very kind person Jim& Anne Finlay
Jean (Walper) Sproule
Sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. My condolences to the family.
Ken & Shirley Boyce
Our condolences to the Oesch and Marlenes extended families.
We remember Marlene as one of our baby sitters back on the Goshen.R.I.P
Harry and Shirley
Sorry to hear about Marlene’s passing. She was always friendly and ready for a chat.
RIP Marlene
Angela
Thinking of you all during this time! Have great memories of your mom that I will cherish forever she was a special lady and I will miss her we had a lot of great times and will cherish the time I got to spend with her! My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time! ❤
Angela
George and Sue Wilson
Kelly, Cheryl, Brent , Darren and families, and John , heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Mom and Grandma and partner. Marlene was a very friendly woman. She would talk to everyone. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Angela Mclean
Dear John and the Glavin children and families, we are so saddened by the sudden passing of Marlene. Her presence will be greatly missed by all of us at the store and our customers. We will treasure all of our memories as she has left an impact on all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and the days ahead !
Her Exeter Guardian Family ❤
Bob & Edith Hodgins
Our sincere Sympathy to all of Marlene’s Family and John..
Gerry & Rosemary Corriveau Landriault
Ray and Tammy … Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at the passing of your sister, Marlene.
Gerry & Rosemary Corriveau Landriault
Carol Windsor
John, Darren & Jackie and family
Very sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I will miss our “chats” at the drug store and her big smile. She had a positive impact on me when Tyler passed away and I will be forever grateful for her kind words that eased the pain. Please take care of each other and know you are all in my thoughts at this very difficult time.
Marlene and Nik Jeromkin
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Marlene.
We will miss her smiling face at the Guardian and extend our sympathy to the entire family.
The Jeromkin Family
Shirley and Ross Cooper
We are so sorry for your loss and extend our sympathies to all of Marlene’s family.
Maryann Quesnel
My deepest condolences on your loss,. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Marlene’s Family Such a hard time to lose someone you Love Our thoughts and Prayers are with you
Linda Charrette
John and Marlene’s family; So sorry to hear about Marlene…She loved life and we had a lot of laughs at the restaurant in Hensall. My thoughts and prayers are with you all……Linda (Reid) Charrette.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
To all of the Family,
Our sympathy on Marlene’s passing. She was a great person to chat with and so happy and outgoing.
May many happy memories bring you comfort now and always.
Sincerely, Milt & Barb Dietrich
Donna Toth
Kelly and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Remember all the good memories to get you through this sad time. Hugs and prayers sent your way 💖🙏
Linda Fahner
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, John, as well as all of her family. She will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Marlene.
Jim and Nancy Davis
So sorry for your lose. She was a great lady and will be missed.
Linda Wilkinson
To All Marlene’s Family My sincere condolences on your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Anne Cottel
Our Deepest sympathy, to All of Marlene’s Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Dave and Anne
brenda morgan
To Marlene’s children,, and John,, I am very saddened to read about Marlene’s passing. Some people you just assume are going to be here for a long long time,, and she was one of those. Marlene was always interested in hearing how others were doing,, and was always good for a laugh, right from her heart. She is going to be missed by so many,, but she gave so much of herself when she was here, that I am sure there is plenty of memories and good times that are going to be shared with the family, from her co-workers, friends,, customers,, etc that all enjoyed being around her. Hugs to the families, and to John,, it is always so hard to say our goodbyes to someone we loved and admired so much.
Carole Damen
So sorry to learn of Marlene’s death. Sincere condolences to all of the family.
Pat Darling
My sincere sympathy to the family at this sad time.
Kenn & Janine Belford and family
Dear John; dear cousins Kelly, Cheryl, Brent & Darren and families, and to our dear Aunts & Uncles and families,
We send our deepest condolences and heartfelt sorrow. Know that we hold you all in our thoughts and prayers and grieve along with you; we wish we could do so in person. Aunt Marlene will never be forgotten. Mom and I have a tradition of visiting the graves of Dad and our (grand)parents each June. In the past, we’ve looked forward to stopping and visiting with Aunt Marlene along the way (she and Mom could chat for a LONG time! :) Know that we’ll continue to stop and chat with her; she’ll be an included and important stop along the way. ❤️
Eternal rest grant unto Aunt Marlene oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace, Amen. 🙏✝️
Much love and many prayers,
Janine & Kenn, Genevieve, Liam, Madeline, Juliana, Catherine, Monica & Natalie xo
Joan Finkbeiner
To Marlene’s family. Sorry for your loss. She really like to chat while checking you out at Guardian. She will be missed .
Joan Finkbeiner
Judy Palsa
Sorry to hear about Marlene’s passing. She was always friendly and ready for a chat.
RIP Marlene
Judy and Ron Pickering
Sharon Allen
John and all the family my deepest condolences in the loss of Marlene . She always had a pleasant smile and time to stop and chat. Cherish the memories and keep her close in your hearts. An angel is watching over you.
Dianne & Mark Tucker
Joan, our deepest sympathy for the passing of your sister Marlene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless you.
Tammbrey
I loved working with Marlene at the pharmacy. You always knew when she was on her shift because you could hear her laugh throughout the store. She called everyone “Hon”, with true affection. It was her driving force that raised a record amount for the “bowl for kids sake”, during the beginning of a pandemic, no less! I’ll miss you.
Paul & Cathy Flaxbard
Our deepest sympathies to the family at this difficult time.
Nancy-Rae Lovie
My sincere sympathy to the whole family at this sad time..Cherish the memories…
Wayne and Gerry
Our most sincere condolences John for your loss. Hope you will find peace with memories of Marlene close to your heart.
ERIC CHOVANCEK
I am shocked and saddened to hear that Marlene has passed away. I enjoyed working with Marlene at Guardian and found her to be a kind and caring friend and co worker. My sincere sympathy to all her family.
Paul and Joan Ducharme
Janet and Ted, our deepest compassion to you and families on the loss of Marline
Our prayers are with you all
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
So sorry to hear of Marlene passing. She was always so friendly. She was a hard worker all her life.
May she rest in Peace!
With Sympathy,
Willie and Linda O’Rourke
judy lovell
We are all very saddened to hear of Marlene’s passing. Always enjoyed our lunchroom conversations, laughter and joking around. The Exeter Guardian family is going to miss you, my friend. Rest in Peace. Judy
Budd and Pat Bell
Budd and Pat Bell & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time.
Our deepest condolences.
Ron & Merna Scott
Joan &Mary
Sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Thinking of you.
Margaret Brintnell
John & All Marlene’s family
Shocked to read of Marlene’s passing. Great person always willing to help wherever she could & go that extra mile.
I extend my sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. Lots of memories to share now & in days to come. Bless All of You.
Margaret Brintnell
Terry Haugh and Janice Regier
John are deepest condolences on the loss of Marlene . Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Evelyn Vincent
John and Marlene’s family
Sincere sympathy to each of you. Marlene will be missed and remembered by many
Tammy Bibby
So very sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing! Please accept our deepest condolences?
Rose & Randy Harrigan
Our deepest condolences to all. Our thoughts are with you. Cherish the memories to help you through this difficult time.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Dianne Faubert and Daryl Tripp
To all of Marlene’s family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Words just don’t seem enough but our hearts are with you at this time of loss.
Dianne (Faubert) and Daryl(Tripp)
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Pat Hykawy
Sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing , I enjoyed working with her at Sobeys. She was a fun lady.
Bobbi Vandeworp
Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Jennifer Brock
Dad, I am so sorry to hear the news. Darren I’m sorry for the loss of your mom. To all Marlene’s friends and family may God grant you strength to endure the times ahead. Marlene I will miss our talks, please watch over my Dad and your family.
Helen A Ryan
I remember Marlene as a new bride in the community, the mother of children in my classroom, her passing is an unexpected occurrence. I am shocked.
To all the family and friends – my prayers and sympathy – rest in peace, Marlene
Martin & Theresa Larkin
Our condolences to all Marlene’s family at this difficult time.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Cheryl and Ralph
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.
Cathy Dinney
Cannot say how much we are saddened by the loss of Marlene. I so much enjoyed working with her at Exeter Guardian . Always spoke her mind. There was as soft side to her. Rest in peace my friend. Xo Cathy and Bill
Mel And Kathy Winger
John, so sorry to hear of Marlene, passing, she was always a pleasure to talk to.Our condolences to you and the family
Tracy
Condolences
She was a great spunky lady to work with. She will be missed
Heather Wells
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing , a great lady, always had time to talk. Our sincere condolences . Ralph and Heather Wells
Cheryl & Rob Dunnell
Sorry to hear about Marlene she was a awesome Lady thinking of your family at this time
James Briggs
Please accept our prayers and condolences in your loss as it was a shock to us as well
Jackie Ferris
So very sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing may she RIP
Kim McKay
John and family my deepest condolences in the loss of Marlene . My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Wanda Reynolds
To Marlene’s Family & John
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda & Bob Reynolds
Diane Tadgell
Dear John, and other family members. So sorry to hear of this, she was really scared of the seriousness of her condition, and now we know why. She had been on my mind all day Sunday, and I phoned a couple of times, now I know why no answer. Safe journey my friend
Joann
John and family
I am so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I worked with Marlene she was a out spoken and a good hearted lady, shared a lot of laughs with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Dwayne and Joann piper
Jim Oesch
Darren ,Jackie and family .
Such a sad time for you all to lose your mom . She was never a shy woman and said it as it was ! I always liked her and she sure could make you laugh .
My deepest condolences for you all .
Jim
Trudy Hodgins
Kelly and family.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma. Take care❤️
Jack and Mary Hogan
To All the family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of a dear loved one.