Marlene S Lemieux

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marlene S. Lemieux, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on September 4th, 2023. Marlene was born on February 15th, 1935, and throughout her 88 years of vibrant life, she touched many hearts with her sweet, caring, and selfless nature.

Marlene married her soulmate, the late Marc W. Lemieux, on March 30, 1953. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple on July 15, 1956. Their bond was a testimony of true love and companionship, reinforced by shared laughter and cherished memories. She was a devoted mother to their children; sons Marc Jr. (Jeanette) , Mike (Debbie), Duane (Joyce), Jere, Tere (Darla), and daughter Marie McGhan (Curtis), all of whom survive her along with their 31 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren. Her family was the centerpiece of her universe, and she enriched their lives with her thoughtful, loving, and personable demeanor.

Known for her easy-going, dependable, and constantly forthright personality, Marlene was a beacon of positivity. Her whimsical wit, gracious elegance, and gentle kindness made her a joy to be around. Rarely without a puzzle at hand, she had a brilliant knack for linking pieces together, a metaphor for how she connected with people around her. At home, she inspired a love for puzzles in her children and grandchildren, generation after generation. These quiet moments working side-by-side on a puzzle often led to many meaningful conversations. Her wisdom and support whether in the living room, on the sidelines at a game, at a concert or recital will be sorely missed. It was not uncommon for her to be heard saying, “be the peacemaker” and “when all is said and done, family will be there”.

Marlene’s professional accomplishments were as impressive as her personal ones. She diligently served at the AZ DPS for 25 years. Her role offered the perfect platform for her direct, dependable, and graceful persona.

Funny, yet tender-hearted, Marlene was not without her quirks. Her fear of birds was well-known within her close-knit circle, adding a dash of humor to the family tales. Always soft-spoken but strongly influential, Marlene Lemieux’s legacy will live on in the hearts she touched and the lives she enriched.

Our mom, grandma, and great grandma will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9 th , 2023, at 10 AM, preceded by a viewing at 9 AM at the LDS Church Building at 2228 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ.

If you would like to view the service online, you will be able to follow the link: https://zoom.us/j/93601271404

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.