Obituary of Marlene Windle

WINDLE, Marlene, BAcc/BSc, CGA Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Sunday evening, February 22nd, 2009. Marlene Teresa Catherine "Mar" Windle of Green Meadow Lane, Arnprior died of complications arising from lung cancer at the age of 49 years. Born in Renfrew, work and study took Marlene as far away as New Zealand. She eventually returned to Ottawa to work behind the scenes at the Centrepointe Theatre and later became the Audit Manager for the Nuclear Safety Commission of Canada. During this period, she fell deeply in love and returned to the Ottawa Valley where she and Keith MacLean were married August 26th, 2006. She was a great lover of Celtic history and music and a member of St. John Chrysostom Church in Arnprior. Beloved daughter of Mrs. Eileen Windle (late Jack) of Renfrew. Cherished wife and best friend of Keith. Dearly loved sister of Gail Murphy (Harold) of Castleford, Paddy Windle (Chris Romanko) of Edmonton, Brenda Windle of Arnprior, Johnny Windle (Jackie Dowdall) of Renfrew, Kevin Windle (Anne Margaret) of Ottawa, Linda Windle (Mike Somerville) of Toronto and Dr. Sheila Windle (Tim Lamantia) of Windsor. Fondly remembered by Keith's sons John (Jenn Dallas) of Toronto and James (Meg) of Ottawa as well as her sister-in-law, Beverley Silvester (Rev. Stuart Silvester) of Huntsville. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her feline buddy Whit. Friends may join us for visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Thursday morning, February 26th at 11 o'clock. Spring interment Holy Well Cemetery, Mt. St. Patrick, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Arnprior Hospital "Partners in Caring" campaign would be appreciated by Marlene's family.