Marlene Thelma Leary

Marlene Thelma Leary obituary, Essex, MD

Marlene Thelma Leary

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2

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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Aug

2

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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Marlene Leary Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore on Jul. 8, 2025.

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On July 7, 2025 Marlene Thelma Leary (nee Dietrich) passed away; devoted wife of the late James Leary; beloved mother of Robert Bennett and his wife Melissa, Aubrey Navitskis and her husband Adam Sr, and the late Karen Bennett; loving "Nana" of Courtney, Ashley, Adam Jr, Alyssa, Lauren, Erin and the late Brittney. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren and 1 late great-grandchild; cherished daughter of the late Llewellyn Dietrich and the late Elizabeth Ey; also predeceased by her twin sister along with 3 brothers, and also survived by other loving relatives and friends.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex
on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 10am - 12pm,
Service at 11am.
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Upcoming Events

Aug

2

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

Send Flowers

Aug

2

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

Send Flowers