Thursday, December 8, 2022
Marlene and I had known each other for decades. She had a strong, determined spirit and worked very hard to remove obstacles that made our lives, like getting around, so hard. We were working, disabled women so had a lot in common. We had to be able to get around so things such as paratransit, condition of sidewalk, public spaces, etc., really mattered. She followed city hall politics closely. Marlene was often chosen to represent the city at national conferences which focused on accessible travel. Since Marlene
worked for the federal government she was on a national committee representing employees with disabilities. She was busy! Marlene was a passionate Ukrainian, her religion and culture. Bernie and I often saw she and Doug manning the Ukrainian booth at Mosaic. She wasn't all work. Marlene was a keen Rider fan, loved her pets, her summer flowers, dining at fine restaurants, meeting at the mall for a quick bite to name a few. Marlene made a difference and we will miss her.
