Marlene Howell 1939 - 2016 Mrs. Ruth “Marlene” Howell nee Denney of Innisfail passed away November 10, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Marlene was born January 21, 1939 at Manyberries to Thomas and Martha Denney. Marlene married George Howell on June 3, 1959 in Carstairs. They were blessed with their son Darren in 1965. Marlene worked at the Innisfail Health Care Centre as a nurse and operating room tech. She was an active volunteer with numerous organizations, and was a member with Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Marlene also enjoyed bowling, knitting and crochet, and was very talented in the kitchen. Marlene is survived by her sister Joeann Denney of Edmonton; her brother Barry Denney of Wells, B.C.; her son Darren (Donna) Howell of Innisfail; special granddaughters Brittany (Rob) Harrison of Kelowna, B.C., Tina (Mathieu) Hebert - great grandchildren Tayedra Lamoureux, Jorja Hebert, Rylan Hebert of Grande-Dique, New Brunswick; special niece Jackie (Gabe) Coscarella of Edmonton; special cousin Marjorie Gal of Lethbridge; numerous nieces, nephews and Howell family-in-laws. Marlene was predeceased by her husband George in 2007, one sister Dolores Evans, two brothers Ken and Butchie Denney. Marlene passed away peacefully with her son and daughter-in-law by her side, at the Innisfail Health Care Centre. A memorial service will be held at the Innisfail United Church on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.