Obituary of Marlyn Gatien

(nee Dazé)

With heavy hearts, the family announces that following several years of living through Alzheimer’s,

Marlyn passed away peacefully at Almonte Country Haven in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Marlyn Jean Gatien of Arnprior was in her 91^st year.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond “Ray” Gatien.

Dearly loved mother of Genevieve “Genny”, Tony, the late Larry, Stephen (Suzanne), Katie Devost (Mike) and Chris (Corrie).

Cherished Gram of Samantha Macuzzi, Sonya Gatien, Seth (Janet) Gatien, Simone (Samuel Marquis), Stacy Gatien,

Mitchell English (Tiffany), Ryan English (Katie Parrot), Ryan Devost (Vanessa) and Cody Devost and Great-Gram of 12.

Dear sister of Peter Dazé (Debbie), Susan Miller (Ellard) and Jane Vallentyne.

Predeceased by one sister, Ann Brisson (late Bob) as well as 3 brothers: Bob (Mary), C.J. “Bud” (Bette) and Bill (Linda).

Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Daughter of the late Tony and Isabel (nee Gilmour) Dazé.

Marlyn will be remembered for her many years as an RNA while working first in Sudbury then closer to home at The Grove Nursing Home here in Arnprior.

Joyful, happy and always wearing a smile, Marlyn leaves many happy memories in the hearts of those who knew her.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the

Pilon Family Funeral Home in Arnprior

where visitation will take place on Monday evening, June 16^th from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning, June 17^th from 9:45 to 10:45.

A Service to honor and remember Marlyn will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock.

The service will be webcast live for those unable to attend.  Click Here

Interment Malloch Road Cemetery.

In memory, donations to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County would be appreciated.