Marlene Joyce Jones (nee Publicover), 82 of Malagash, NS passed away following a brief illness surrounded by family. She was born in 1942 in Halifax, to the late Elsie (Fraser) and Doug Publicover. Marlene is survived by nephews Doug (Angie) of Kingston, NS, Andrew (Alana) of Cole Harbour and sister-in-law Peggy of Malagash. She is also survived by grand-nephews Mason and Zachary and grand-niece Cassia, whom she adored. Her treasured companion, her cat Jewel will be well looked after. Marlene was predeceased by her second husband, Doug Jones in 2016; her first husband Patrick Kealey and their children, Leigh and Patrick, in 1987. She was also predeceased by her brother, Bruce, in 2022.

Marlene served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a nurse, then studied at Douglas College to be a registered nurse and spent her career in neo-natal, caring for premature babies which she excelled at. Following retirement, she and Doug had many trips in their motorhome before moving to Malagash, where they built their dream home.

A special thank you to Dr. MacDonald and the compassionate nurses of Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital in Tatamagouche, EHS Paramedics as well as the fantastic staff of the VON who helped Marlene for many years. Cremation has taken place and a family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, the VON or the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Coulter's Funeral Home in Tatamagouche.