Obituaries

Marlene Mitchelmore (nee Bette Marlene Cameron) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the age of 70. Marlene was the loving wife to Ken Mitchelmore and an inspiring mother to Cameron and Aidan of Toronto. Marlene was the cherished sister to David Cameron (Margaret) of Peterborough, the loved aunt to Thomas Cameron, and the loved niece of Judy Williams (Gary) (nee Stark). Raised by Wilma and Hugh Cameron of Woodville, Marlene understood the importance of love and family from an early age. She led a perfect example of friendship and motherhood throughout her life. Marlene and Ken enjoyed a loving marriage that took them across the world and back - providing their children with an amazing childhood. Throughout an ambitious and varied interior design career spanning cities and continents, she inspired her children with a deep understanding of values and priorities. Marlene demonstrated love, kindness, and the importance of family. Her loyal, optimistic spirit and her light-hearted sense of humour will live on in everyone who knew her. She made the most of every moment, and while her family deeply wished to have had more time with her, they have absolutely no regrets. Interment at Smith’s Cemetery in Woodville. A celebration of her life has been planned for everyone on Sunday, June 14th from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Woodville Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation (www.aphfoundation.ca). Please leave a comment indicating the funds be given to the Intensive Care Unit, in Marlene’s memory. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca