Marlene Ann Lee Obituary in Peabody at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home

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Marlene Ann Lee

February 17, 1949 - January 28, 2024

Obituary For Marlene Ann Lee

Marlene Ann (O'Brien) Lee, 74, of Wilmington, formerly of Peabody, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Lee. They were high school sweethearts sharing 57 years of marriage.

She was born in Cambridge on February 17, 1949 and was the cherished daughter of the late John and Helen (McKenna) O’Brien. She spent her childhood in South Peabody, and graduated from Bishop Fenwick in 1966.

She was a member of the Musketeers Drum and Bugle Corps. Marlene loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel and take walks with her dogs and in the Salem Willows with friends. Another of her loves was driving around in her Corvette with the top down.

In addition to her husband, Bill, Marlene is survived by her 4 sons, Kevin Lee and his wife Nancy of Brentwood, NH, Brian Lee and his wife Arlene of Wilmington, Dennis Lee and his wife Brenda of Windham, NH and Jeremy Lee of Wilmington; her 6 grandchildren, Patrick Lee and his wife Holly, Meghan Lee, Robert Duquette and his wife Tina, and Sedona, Kiera and Declan Lee; her 5 great-grandchildren, Rose, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Ally and Elsie; her sisters-in-law, Ann and Maureen Lee; her brother-in-law, Dave Swain, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Sadly, in addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings, John O’Brien and Mary Swain.

Visiting hours will be held at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. Peabody, on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 4PM to 7PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Friday morning at 10AM followed by her interment in Swampscott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marlene’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org.

Services

1 Feb

Visitation

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn St Peabody, MA 09160 Get Directions »

2 Feb

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn St Peabody, MA 09160 Get Directions »

2 Feb

Interment

11:00 AM

Swampscott Cemetery Swampscott, MA Get Directions »

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February 01, 2024

Linda (Craig) Durgin

Sending sympathies to Bill and your family! I grew up on MacArthur with Marlene and her family, but haven't seen her in years. So sorry for your loss. Linda (Craig) Durgin
February 01, 2024

Ray Beauregard

So very sorry, Bill, family and friends for your loss. A donation in memory of Marlene has been made to St Jude Hospital.
January 31, 2024

James D

I remember Marlene very well from Samuel Brown School in South Peabody. She had a "crush" on me long before I was old enough to like girls. As the third photo I've attached indicates, she was arguably the prettiest young lady in the eighth grade class.
January 30, 2024

Brenda C. Lee

So very sorry to hear such news, Brenda Lee , Bob Lee's wife Shediac NB 🇨🇦
January 30, 2024

Denise Hansen

Marlene you be so dearly missed ! I'm glad I got to talk to last week . John always said you were a Saint and he was always right . Now you and Ya Sibilings will be together making jokes !
January 30, 2024

Christine Murphy

I will miss our monthly lunches. & all the fun we had. May you rest in God's arms. sweet friend. Chris Murphy

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Ronald Dalleva planted 5 trees in memory of Marlene Ann Lee . - February 01, 2024
Ronald Dalleva planted 5 trees in memory of Marlene Ann Lee . - February 01, 2024
Ocean Breeze Spray was sent for Marlene Ann Lee - January 31, 2024
The Loving Light Dishgarden was sent for Marlene Ann Lee - January 31, 2024
Saks Fifth Avenue sent Sympathy Spray for Marlene Ann Lee - January 31, 2024

Dear Lee family, We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. From: Your Friends at Saks Fifth Avenue
Julia Taylor sent Beautiful Dreams for Marlene Ann Lee - January 30, 2024

We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Much love, The Taylors Jason, Julia, Jacob and Anna
Doug Souza sent Mixed Spray for Marlene Ann Lee - January 30, 2024

With Deepest Sympathy The Souzas, Lundbohms, Fernandes, Hauslaib, and Blomgrens