9 February 1941 – 16 May 2024
9 February 1941 – 16 May 2024
Betham, Marlene Dawn
It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Marlene on the 16th of May 2024.
Most dearly loved wife of the late Winston. Adored mother and mother-in-Law of Peter and Camille, David and Leeanne, Bruce and Deeanna.
A Treasured grandmother of Ashley, Kurt, Fraser, Jordyn, Jacob, Mathew, Kayla and Kody, and cherished great-grandmother of Harley, Kayleena, Bailey and Beau.
You can now soar gracefully like a blue butterfly, having lived a fulfilling life.
A service to celebrate Marlenes life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road at 10.30am on Friday the 24th of May 2024.
Communications to The Marlene Betham Family c/o Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136 Tauranga 3142
Funeral service held at Legacy Tauranga
Beautiful service for a beautiful Aunty♡ Love how Tiger made the photo montage! 🤔😃 You did well cuzzies -- sorry we couldn't be there in person today to celebrate your special mums life but she will never be forgotten. RIP Aunt Marlz. I hope "the good ship lollipop" is playing on repeat in heaven just for you xoxo ♡
Thank you for a wonderful 40 odd years of love, laughter, and tears and making us a part of your wonderful family. We will miss you so much.
Aunty Marlene was a very special lady to so many and the memories of such great times will be remembered. The laugh and jokes she used to tell kept us all laughing and smiling away. I know you will watch over everyone and be so proud. You are now with uncle Wink, poppa John and Merl and we all know you guys will be living life to the max. Rest in Peace ❤️
I will cry cause you are gone, but I know your time was ready to go and start your journey on a higher level. Going to miss our chats, and your great sense of humour. My heartfelt condolences go out to your sons, my cousins…. Be strong and proud guys…. Cause that’s how your mum felt about you all….RIP auntie Marlene , till we meet again….love you xxxxxxx
We are going to miss your funny banter and sense of humour,you will always be in our hearts, forever at peace now with loved ones , until we see you again Rest In Peace Aunty Marlene x
On behalf of the Papamoa Palms Friendship Club we offer our condolences to Marlene’s family for their loss. Marlene would have been in her 6th year of Membership with our Club. We will miss her Company and Wit shown during her time with us.
Funeral service held at Legacy Tauranga

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