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19°CROSS (née Gittus) Marlene Joan
Born 20.2.1933
at Cottage Hospital,
New Norfolk, Tasmania.
Died 24.9.2026 in
Robina, Queensland.
Daughter of Harold and Gladys Gittus, and loved sister of Dulcie, Marjorie, Bevan and Daryl (all dec).
Devoted and
much loved wife of
Bernard (Bernie) Ross (dec).
Beloved mother and mother-in-law of
Christine (Chris) and Phil, Caroline (Carol),
Leona (Lee) and Mark, Bernard (Jim) and Suzie, Lucille (Lucy) (dec), and June (dec) and Adrian. Much loved by Phillip, Sally and all her in-laws.
A dearly loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to her many grandchildren and
their families.
A cherished aunt.
Marlene was the much-loved heart of a large family, and her life spanned generations.
She will be remembered with enormous love by the family she created and nurtured, and by all those who knew her, particularly her
Bruny Island friends
and their families.
What a life she lived, and what a legacy she leaves behind. At 93, her life has come to an end, but the family, memories and love she leaves behind will continue through the generations.
Forever loved and remembered.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Villa Serena for their love and care of
our mum.
Marlene will be laid to rest with Bernie,
June and Lucy
at Kingston Cemetery
see Funeral Notices
for details.
Funeral by : Turnbull Funerals North Hobart
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