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Marlene Docherty
May 6, 1932 - October 24, 2020
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Born in Nkana, Northern Rhodesia to Steven and Winnie de Lange on May 6, 1932, Marlene passed away suddenly at Penticton Hospital on October 24, 2020.
Marlene grew up in a small mining town, attended the local school and then a business college in Johannesburg, South Africa. She married young and had three children, Colin, Brian and Patricia. Her life was a travelogue lived across three countries, Zambia, Kenya and Canada, and her career was as varied from a Mining office, to a farm 9000 feet up on the side of Mt. Kenya, to a school secretary in Langley, and then in the Ministry of Forestry in Victoria till her retirement.
Marlene was pre-deceased by her parents, her son Colin, daughter Patricia, brothers Dereck and Steven and nephew Gary. She is survived by her husband Arthur Docherty, they would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in February, her son Brian (Rosalie) in England, her brother Ivor (Lily) in Richmond and her sister Margaret in Tsawwassen, granddaughters Michelle (Mark) and Melanie (Stephen), and three great-grandchildren, Jamie, Emma and Mia all in Africa. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, too numerous to name them all and living in various countries in the world.
Marlene was a talented actress and singer and pursued her dreams in all areas of theatre, amateur, professional and film, no matter how large or small the place she lived. In Oliver where she and Arthur retired, she was a member of the Sage Valley Voices and the United Church choir.
Square dancing took the couple across Canada and the United States, attending jamborees and conventions, and for several years Marlene served as Chairperson to their local group. Snow birds they headed to Arizona in their fifth wheel for five or six winters. They also traveled for two years in their fifth wheel across Canada and the United States and took a cruise to the Caribbean, through the Panama and to Mexico. They visited family in Australia and Europe.
Marlene will be remembered for her sassiness, the roses she grew, the family she loved, her lively spirit, for her “creamsicle hair”, for her interest and opinion on everything, for ‘her presence, the friends she gathered around her, every family should have a “Marlene” to keep them on their toes.
A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oliver United Church. Reception to Follow. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Harry & Pat Smallwood
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Arthur – she was a special gal….our deepest sympathy.
From: Helen and John Foreman
Relation: Friend
Marlene, you will be remembered for your voice, your opinions and your choice of authors. Will miss your presence in church. You were a true character. Helen& John Foreman
From: Heather Frank
Relation: Friend
Dear Arthur, please accept my deepest sympathy on Marlene’s passing. She was an irrepressible soul, filled with spirited good humor, insatiable curiosity and a passionate love of life. Goodness, she will be missed!
From: Susanne James
Relation: Friend
I met Marlene when she joined Sage Valley Voices. She was a lively spirit and bright light. She was emcee for a few concerts and as enjoyed singing…So very sorry for your loss. I saw both you not long ago in the grocery store and she looked so happy. She’s still a star shining bright in the sky.
From: Linda Ereka Nunweiler
Relation: Knew Marlene through Sage Valley Voice and SOAP
Arthur, Kenny and I are so sad you lost your spunky gal, the love of your life. Our condolence to you and your family. She will be missed by a lot of people
From: Marilyn Mathieson
Relation: Friend
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. She was a lovely and spirited lady. She will be missed. My condolences to Arthur and family.
From: Beckett Family
Relation: Friends
What a privilege it was to share a cup of tea (and a few too many treats) with Marlene and Arthur on a Sunday morning after the church service. I hope you both knew how much we enjoyed listening to your stories, how much we appreciated your loving words of guidance to our children, and how much we valued the time you spent with our family. Marlene you will never be forgotten. Arthur you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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