Marlene peacefully went to heaven after a courageous three-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was surrounded by her loving family and comforted by her deep Christian faith. She was predeceased by parents Hank and Mary Casilio. Survived by husband Doug, daughters Leanne (Ron), Marcy (Seb), son Scott (Margaret), and sister Patti. Also survived by her adoring grandchildren Matt (Gina), Josh (Lauren), Chris, Christian, Jonathan, David, Gilles, Jahniaa (Isaac), Hailesha, and great-grandson Ziah. Also, much loved and missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Born and raised in Victoria Marlene graduated from Mt. View High School in 1964 and from R.J.H. School of Nursing in 1968. She and her classmates carried enduring friendships, including many reunions. She enjoyed a long career as an R.N. at R.J.H. mostly in cardiac care.
Marlene and Doug met in high school and married in 1967. They enjoyed a beautiful life filled with family, love and faith. Following retirement, they spent many winters in Arizona with a tight knit friend group. Marlene was an avid tennis player, later taking on the sport of pickle ball. She and Doug travelled extensively. At home she loved to entertain and you could guarantee her meals were followed by many recipe requests. She enjoyed gardening but most of all the company of family, especially her grandchildren. She and Doug were usually in the stands cheering them on through various sporting events.
The family wish to thank Dr. Sarah MacEwan for her medical care, kindness and attention above and beyond. Marlene adored her.
A memorial service will take place on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm. at Saanich Baptist Church, 4347 Wilkinson Rd., Saanich, BC. (Dress casual). In lieu of flowers donations could be made to Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Chantal Gagne Dear Doug and family
We would like to offer you our sincere condolences for the loss of your cherished lifetime partner. She has left such a legacy of kindness and love to her children and grandchildren and was strong enough to be able to spend time with her most awaited greatgrandchild.
With love from all of us,
Seb, Julien, Bonnie, Luc, Callie, Léo and Chantal
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Brian Hayes We were so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing, We so enjoyed her company at many events in the past, please know that we are thinking of you all,
Brian and Liz
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Gayle Buie Doug we are saddened to hear of Marlene’s passing! The love of your life… we want to let you and family know you are in our thoughts.
Much love Doug
BOB & Gayle xx
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Terry & Joan Toone Dear Doug – Joan and I offer condolences for the loss of your dear Marlene. We were planning to attend the service, of course, but Joan needs to be at RJH the same day for a pacemaker procedure.
Please know that our hearts are with you and your family. Over the years we attended many events including Joanie and Marlene.
She will be missed.
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Lesley Ann Richardson Dear Doug, Leanne, Marcy and Scott and children, I would like to add my voice to all those sending condolences, revealing the incredible number of lives Marlene touched and impacted. I will never forget her amazing kindness and hospitality toward me and Dave, when he brought me over from Israel on so many occasions to stay in Victoria. She went to so much trouble to make me feel welcomed and comfortable, and I so appreciated getting to know the members of this wonderful family that she and Doug have nurtured. And all those fantastic family get-togethers! Marlene had a rich and full life, and graced us all with her loving and beautiful presence. She also had a strong faith and I admired immensely her courage and grace during those difficult last years. She leaves so many blessed memories for so many, and I know that they will be comforting you during this time of grief. Sending my thoughts and prayers for comfort and shalom with much love, Lesley
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Christel and Jon Hume and Corina Mulder Dear Mr Richardson and Family, Jon, myself and Corina send our deepest condolences with the passing of your Beautiful Wife, Marlene (Mrs Richardson). We will cherish the wonderful memories of visits with you both at Auntie Cathy and Uncle Gordon’s! Sending All our Love and Prayers to your Family ❤️. Sincerely
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Jim and Joan Arnold Doug and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Marlene’s passing. May you find some comfort in knowing that your loss is shared by many who were fortunate enough to have known her.
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Carol Lawson Doug and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Marlene was such a kind, caring and considerate person. She was so proud of her family.
I was grateful to have met her and admired her ability to encompass those around her even if they were new acquaintances.
May she rest in peace.
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Gary Finley Lillie and Gary Finley
We met Marlene and Doug in Arizona where we and others became friends in Casa Grande. What a great friendship in our memories. We had a small group of golfers, men against women, who played once a week at Palm Creek. Over several seasons we men only won once! We learned the Blake Walk over that win! Me (Gary) was always blamed for giving the women too many handicap strokes. Each fall when we all returned to Palm Creek and Casa Grande, when I (Gary) would first meet Marlene and Doug for the season – Marlene before even saying hello would always say to me “Gary I want more strokes this season”. What could I say for a woman who had the most amazing personality and cooked so many wonderful meals for us all. I took the meals over the gripping from the guys over the strokes issue. And a few of us can also recall the “Pointer Sisters” who showed up one day on Hole 18 as we awaited the women to finish us off with another defeat. Marlene was part of that “Pointer Sister” group, details of which will remain a secret to our little group.
Lillie and I were indeed blessed to have known Marlene and Doug and that wonderful group from Victoria. They accepted us stubble jumpers as one of their own, which again included us in those fantastic Marlene Meals!
Our deepest condolences for an amazing person with whom we were so fortunate to have as a friend.
You are in a good place Marlene and we will all meet again at the 19th hole.Gods Peace to all.
Lillie and Gary
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Lorna Taylor (Litwen) Doug, Leanne, Marcy, Scott and families. I am so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing after such a courageous and gracious fight with her illness. Marlene was my nursing classmate RJH Class Jan ’68. We were and are a “sisterhood” and after all these years would have our reunions and it was like we were all 18 again and never been apart!! Marlene was such a beautiful person-inside and out, with a great zest for life and such a fantastic sense of humour. She hosted an open house for our last reunion in May of 2023, and as everyone knows she was one super hostess!! My love and thoughts are with you all.
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Ann Merriman Dear Doug and Family
There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss of Marlene. She was the very best Wife, Mom , Grandma , Great Grandma and Friend.
She always included her friends in all her plans. Nothing was too much trouble.
Large dinner parties, 5 or 6 courses!!
Trips to Palm Springs, hockey trips, golf trip to Australia and New Zealand and our winters spent together in Arizona. Fun memory of Steve trying to teach her to ride a bike. So many laughs over the years. Marlene you will be missed beyond measure.
Thank you Marlene and Doug for including us in all the fun. Everyone will feel the loss of Marlene.
Love Ann & Steve xoxo
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sharon helina I can only echo the sentiments my sister Diane expressed in her message to the Richardson family’
Marlene was our ‘other’ sister’ since she was born.
Our families have been very close throughout the years. We spent many Christmas holidays together at Aunt Mary’s house. We always managed to be together to enjoy the ‘special’ occasions that appeared over the years.
I will miss her so much. Love Sharon
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Mike Clermont Dear Doug and family,
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences
My thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time.
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Pat and Roy St Denis Dear Doug Leanne Marcy Scott and families,
Marlene has been such a close and dear friend since we started nurse’s training together. I loved her like a sister and shared so many happy times . She was so supportive, kind, understanding and such good company with a great sense of humor Her family was so very important to her. She had such a strong faith and we had many discussions about that over the last few years as she went through her health challenges.There are no words to say how much she will be missed.
Our dear dear friend Marlene. Thankyou for all the happy times we spent with our growing families
and as we grew older together.
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Laurie and Rick Pettinger We would like to extend our sincere condolences for your loss of Marlene . What an extraordinary woman indeed .
Marlene touched our family in many ways . And we feel blessed to have known her . Hockey days in the younger years with Bill and Rick and my many years with her in cardiology .
We always would stop to chat over patient transfers to her floor. We talked kids , sports , travel and recipes .
She was an amazing nurse . And a lovely woman in all aspects .She will be missed dearly .
Hug each other tight
The Pettinger Family
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Doug and Darlene Potentier Hi Doug and family ,
Doug and I were very sad to hear of Marlene’s passing . We can’t imagine losing your soulmate and the centre of your life . Marlene was a beautiful woman inside and out , we will always remember her lovely smile and all the wonderful delicious dinner parties at your home over the years . She indeed will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our hearts are with you all
Darlene and Doug
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Carl Bolger Doug and family I am truly sorry on seeing Maryland’s obituary in today’s paper please accept deepest heartfelt condolences I know how much she meant to you and so many others, I often remember her mother when she was a counsellor in Saanich. You and Marlene and family gave Victoria great leadership to this city and surrounding communities. She was a blessing to many. Take care and know you are in our hearts and prayers. Carl and Shirley Bolger
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N Fletcher Leanne, Ron and family, Lorne and I are so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing and the loss to your family. She will be greatly missed by all of you, but your hearts and memories are filled with her love, spirit and joy. Just the other day we were admiring “Marlene’s roses” in the yard next door. You are in our thoughts.
Nancy and Lorne Fletcher
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Harv a d Penny Stevenson Harv and I are saddened to hear of Marlene’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Her light will always shine brightly through treasured memories.
Love to you all
Harv and Penny Stevenson
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TaraLyn Your friendship your family your love
You shared everything you cared about so generously as a beautiful little grade seven child from the first day we met
You were the girl “all the boys wanted to know and all the girls wanted to be”
As we all grew up to this writing; nobody’s heart you ever touched has ever forgotten you
One of thoes rare beauties who made us all feel as if we were the only one in the room when you were engaging us
Your wonderful Doug and amazing family, truly the gift God gave you for never disappointing
I am humble and grateful God put you on my path all thoes years ago my treasured friend
Thank you for the best memories of love laughter and happiness shared so long ago to last a lifetime
To the dearest family ever may God carry you on this painful leg of your journey
With love always
TaraLyn
AKA
(“Lynda Hughes”) as your mom affectionately called me until her passing
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Elaine Willis I had the pleasure of working with Marlene at Royal Jubilee hospital 4 Royal. I was working the night shift with 2 others, When the blizzard of 96 started. We were commenting all night long about how much snow was falling.
When morning came nobody seemed to be coming in. Radio stated it was near impossible to get around.I was walking down the hall when a snow covered figure came toward me.. A voice called out Good Morning! I replied Marlene is that you? Marlene had walked all the way from her home to the hospital . I could hardly believe it, we were so happy see her. Such consideration and dedication to her coworkers.
Sincere condolences to her family.
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PAT BAKER My heart is both breaking and filled to the brim with love and amazing memories. Whether it was at the pickleball courts or happy hour or a quick 7 hour shipping trip it was always filled with laughter. I remember her calling asking to borrow tables and chairs as they were having a dinner Saturday night. Then asking me to bring vegetables. I said sure, for how many and she responded 30. That was Marlene. My deepest condolences to Doug and your amazing family. We are all so much better for having her in our lives. Much love to you all.
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Debbie Richardson Marlene has been in my thoughts all week. A year ago she and Doug visited with us in Qualicum and we were looking forward to this year’s visit. When I was 22 I started dating Dave and he took me to Doug & Marlene’s for Christmas dinner where I was welcomed by the Richardson family, including Grandma Harriet and Nanny Mary. After that we spent every occasion including Christmas, birthdays, Police balls, and many Sunday brunches, together. Marlene was a wonderful hostess and great cook who welcomed everyone into her home and kitchen, while she calmly made a fabulous dinner. Over the years our numbers grew and Marlene and Doug welcomed my parents and our babies into their home. Marlene and Doug were the first up to the hospital when our babies were born and Marlene had a baby shower for me in their home. She was a wonderful sister-in-law to Dave and me and a wonderful Aunt to our daughters. We are thankful she was in our lives and we cherish the memories of our years together.
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Janice Scott Doug and family, I wish to extend my sincere condolences to you all.
What a comfort to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that one day you will be reunited again in Heaven with your beloved wife and mother.
I pray God’s peace and comfort that only He can give upon each of you.
From cousin Janice
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Ana Massa The Richardson’s lived behind our house on Union Road. Many great memories spending time at their home as their daughter Leanne was a friend of our family’s.I remember Leanne would get up to her shenanigans and Marlene would put her hands on her hips and just shake her head and say. ‘ oh Leanne!” Their home was an open door for all of us to gather at. Marlene now rests with her Saviour in peace in her forever home. Condolences to the family who she so dearly loved and surely will miss her greatly. It’s so very hard to loose your mother…. I know this to be true.
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Mena Sorry for your loss Leanne and family. Your tribute is beautiful and speaks to the love of family your mom had and has instilled in you. Hugs
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Linda & Dan Hutchinson Scott. so sorry, Dan and I send our deepest condolences. We send our love and prayers for you and Margsret and all your family. Hugs
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Trish Simpson Sad to hear of the loss of your Mom, Scott and Margaret. May your faith keep you strong and wrapped in His loving arms.
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Donna Mac Leod Condolences to all Marlene’s family. She was a very special lady who spent her life caring for and loving others. It’s a comfort to know that she knew without a doubt that her new home would be in heaven. In her words, “God has a plan. It may not be mine but we know His plan is always better.” That’s the blessed assurance of a child of God. You will live on in the memories of all who knew you, Dear Marlene.
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Geoff Varley Doug and family, I am so sorry to hear of Marlene,s passing. She was a wonderful woman, full of life and character. Our sincere condolences
Geoff & Annie
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Niketas family She was a strong , woman
Full of love and kindness
Our deepest condolences
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Tia Slater We are so very sorry for your huge loss. Hold all your memories close. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tia, Nick, Emily, Curtis, Bree & and Dustin.
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Valerie Powers I will miss my Aunt Marlene. I look forward to seeing her again someday in Heaven.
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diane cameron My DEAREST cousin. Love you like a sister forever and always. To the RICHARDSON family. I love you all. My HEART is with you at the loss of Marlene.She was special to ALL the family and friends. We will miss you and HONOR you. REST IN PEACE my darling girl Love Diane
Hello Doug and family, John and I are so sorry to hear Marlene has passed. Marlene and I were friends at Woodward’s Mayfair meeting there at my first job ! Hugs to you all, Carol and John