Obituary of Marlene Eleanor Bayliss

BAYLISS: Marlene Eleanor Bayliss (Dubyts) passed away peacefully at her home in Brandon on April 1, 2014 at the age of 62. Marlene was born on November 26, 1951 in Oakville, Ontario. Her childhood was spent growing up in the Belmont and Baldur area. Marlene moved to Brandon in 1969 and attended Neelin High School, Westbran Training Centre and Assiniboine Community College. In 1976, Marlene met Cecil Bayliss and in 1977, they were married. Through Cecil's jobs they moved many times in the southwest Manitoba area. In 1985, Marlene and Cecil settled in Deloraine and in 1986 a dear daughter, Erica Dawn, was born. During their time in Deloraine, Marlene worked at various part time jobs including cleaning the Royal Bank, Chester Fried Chicken and at the Deloraine Collegiate as a noon hour supervisor and cook. Marlene and Cecil separated in 1998 and in 2005, Marlene ventured to Brandon. She entered the Assiniboine Community College Adult Learning Centre and obtained her Grade 12 which was an amazing feat for Marlene. She started working with Sobeys South End. Her duties varied from food tester, courtesy clerk, and in her final weeks she had been training in the floral department. Marlene enjoyed nature and exploring her artistic side. She was always bringing home rocks and new treasures she found. She enjoyed collecting shells and coins and anything unusual. Marlene always challenged herself to try new things including teaching herself calligraphy, plastic canvas, cross stitch and she was looking forward to learning Hardanger needlework. She enjoyed gardening and had a love hate relationship with the raspberries. She enjoyed cooking and baking, always encouraging someone to try a new recipe. Marlene is survived by her dearest treasure Erica and Erica's partner, Shane Kelm and his son Rhys. She is also survived by her sisters: Linda (John) Dyck; Deanna (Allan) Main; Bev King (Ken Biegun) and her children Justin, Evan and Morgan; Patricia (Lorne) Parobec; Debora (Lavern) Arndt and their children Jordan and Devin. Marlene also leaves to mourn other very special people in her life - Auntie Gladys (Calvin) Darling, Uncle Morley (Lynne) Mabon and Auntie Lil Mabon. She also leaves behind her very special family at Sobeys South End, other relatives and her treasured friends she met throughout the years. She was predeceased by her mother, Eleanor Dubyts, her Uncles, Lorne and Ivan Mabon and her grandparents. A service to celebrate Marlene's life will be held at Central United Church, 327-8th Street, Brandon on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. with Funeral Celebrant, Kim Lewarne officiating. Donations in memory of Marlene may be made to a charity of choice. Marlene will be missed for her kind heart and generosity to everyone who knew her. I love you Mommy. I will love you forever and always.