Marlene (Nee Down) Osborn

Marlene Osborn

(Sparling, nee Down)

Peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on Sunday, February 19, 2017, Marlene Osborn of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away at the age of 72 years.

Marlene is survived by her siblings Gary (Carol), Jim (Karen), Betty, Gordon (Jackie) and partner Ed as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband Jim, brother and sister in law Ken and Yvonne, brother in law David, father George and stepmother Allie Down, and mother Beatrice.

Marlene was born in the nursing home in Holland, MB in January 1945.  During her school years she attended Centerville School, Holland School and Success Business College.  With her business-oriented mind she worked at the Treherne Credit Union, first as a teller and culminating her career as manager of the branch.

She married Jim Sparling in 1974 and lived on the farm where their door was always open to family and friends.  After Jim’s passing Marlene moved to the Villa in Treherne and then on to Ontario with Earlan Osborn.  After her marriage ended, Marlene returned to Manitoba to begin another chapter of her life.  Ed and Marlene had many friends in Summerland.  The family would like to thank Ed for his care, attention and companionship.

Marlene was very active in the church choir, Rebecca Lodge and Legion Auxiliary.  She loved to travel to Jamaica, Hawaii and many Canadian destinations.  She loved plants and Jim and Marlene’s garden was legendary on the farm. 

Funeral Service will be held in the Treherne United Church on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Chuck Ross officiating.  Interment will take place at a later date at the Beaconsfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Society of Manitobans with Disabilities Inc. 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 204-248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. 

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