Marlene T. Wells Obituary (1943 - 2023)

A Funeral Mass for Marlene T. (Gauthier) Wells, age 80, of Ford Street, Ogdensburg, will be held on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, at 10:00AM at Notre Dame Church with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 30th, 2023, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Mrs. Wells passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Denise, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene is survived by her children; three daughters, Dawn Wells of Massena, NY, Denise Moore and her husband, Travis, of Ogdensburg, NY, and Diannah Hitsman and her husband, Jeffrey, of Lisbon, NY; one son, Douglas Wells and his companion, Kim Brabant, of Ogdensburg; five grandsons, Cory Hitsman, Joshua Hitsman, Tyler Moore, Jacob Wells, and Arron Wells; siblings, Maurice Gauthier and his wife, Connie, of Folcroft, PA, and Leonard Gauthier and his wife, Grace, of Bellefonte, PA; and Loretta Burnham of Massena, NY and several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Marlene was born on October 3, 1943, in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Richer) Gauthier. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy. Marlene married Charles D. "Doc" Wells on June 20, 1964, at Notre Dame Church with Rev. A. D. Charbonneau officiating. He predeceased her on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Marlene was first employed at A. Barton Hepburn Hospital and later at Notre Dame Rectory. Marlene found her greatest joy in spending quality time with her cherished family. Her warm embrace extended to her love for cooking, where she created delicious meals that brought everyone together. When not in the kitchen, you could find her with her nose in a book, indulging in her passion for reading. Marlene's heart overflowed with love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, leaving a lasting legacy of affection and devotion. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the love she shared. Donations may be made in Marlene's memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, PO BOX 510, Potsdam, NY 13676. Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.