It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife/Mom/Nanny, after her very short courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this world peacefully on July 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and cherished memories.
Born Marla Olive Brook, she was the devoted wife, partner, and best friend to Victor Larocque for over 60 beautiful unforgettable years. Together they built a life filled with love, raising their three daughters: Nancy (Mike), Lori (Melanie), and Vicki (Emile). Her greatest joy came from her role as "Nanny" to her four grandchildren - Micheal (Stephanie), Brandon (Veronica), Dawson (Protiti), and Cole - and her two great-grandchildren Olixin and Margot, who always brought a sparkle to her eyes. Marla was a loving sister to her siblings and a treasured aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Mom’s greatest happiness was found in the moments spent with her family. Whether it was holiday gatherings, going for rides exploring nature, or afternoons playing cards and sharing stories. Mom and Dad’s home was always filled with laughter and love and the aroma of her incredible baking. She had a way of making everyone feel special, and her gentle strength and wisdom were a guiding light for those she held dear.
Marla spent her 30 plus year career at the Kirkland Lake and District Hospital working her way up to director of 3 departments, dietary, SPD, and material management. Marla was very proud of her career and the people she worked among as well as the patients she supported.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the exceptional medical care team in both Sudbury and Kirkland Lake, and the extraordinary nursing staff at Blanche River Health in Kirkland Lake. Your compassionate care during mom’s final journey brought comfort to us all.
A celebration of Mom’s remarkable life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank, Palliative Care at Blanche River Health or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Though our hearts ache with her absence, we find peace knowing Mom’s love lives on through us and the countless lives she has touched. Her wisdom and her contagious laughter will be forever missed but never forgotten.
A mother’s love knows no bounds and she was our everything.
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Our deepest condolences to all of you. The Das family is so fortunate to meet her and enjoyed her kindness, her heavenly smiles, and love for my daughter Protiti. We will miss her the same way like the Boulleys and we are sure that Marla's soul is in the good hand of God.
Aww so sorry to hear of your great loss.
A mother’s love is like no other! I miss my mom so much!
We are sending you all our prayers and a big hug!
She will live on in your hearts and in your children.
Dear Vicky lam sorry. To hear. About your mom lam. Think of Vicky
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Marla was a wonderful lady, I met her at the hospital as she wore many hats in related departments. So sorry for your loss. Wishes for treasured memories.
Love and Miss you Auntie. Your kindness and strength during difficult times will never be forgotten. You’ll always have a special place in my heart
My sincere condolences on your loss, gone way to soon
Very sad news .
My sympathy to all and hope that all your happy memories will help you through this sad time.
It breaks our hearts to learn of Auntie's passing. Sending you Our Deepest Sympathy & Strength to Get Through This Saddened Time.
Miss you deeply Auntie
All Our Love
Bill & Julie
So sorry for your loss. Hoping you are finding comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared with your mother.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family on the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Prayers to you all at this difficult time.
My heart aches for all of you, Loved her laugh and great looks, she will be truely missed!
My heart is broken for your family’s loss of Auntie Marla. Cherish the memories you made together and know that she will always be in your hearts. Love to each and everyone of you.
R.I.P. My friend, condolences to your whole family. Friends since 1965, you will be missed by many!!
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose your Mom. Please know you are in my thoughts. May memories of happier times warm your hearts.
Marla was always a beautiful lady with the fun loving smile. She will be missed dearly by all that knew her. She would always chuckle when I called her mom. Our deepest condolences and love. Jim and Joan
I send my sincere condolences in this time of grief. The Bible promises that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.
Many Years of Friendship we shared together, starting with Vic working with the Town, then me trying to get into SHAPE(haha) & our Golf time at KLGC , we always stopped and had some good laughs when we ran into each other. I will cherish our memories forever, Marla will be missed by all who knew and loved her, so sorry for the Family's and Friends loss. RIP Friend
Sincere sympathy to you and your family she will live on in you and memories are forever
Al and I are sending our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Wife, Mother, Mother in law, grandma, and great grandma. Clearly she has left behind a lifetime of memories for you all to cherish.
Losing someone you love so much like your mom is difficult
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Aunty Marla was more than an aunt to me ...she was the big sister that I never had. I am so glad that I took Mom up to see her. We will all miss her. Our hearts are broken but we know that her suffering is over. Love you all so much!!! Love Emily & Larry and Family
I will never forget her calm demeanor, always a smile. She touched so many lives as she did mine.
Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to the entire family and friends.
Rest in peace beautiful soul.
Our sincere condolences,. Tears fill our eyes with our loss, but our hope our faith is our peace. This is not just the end of a finite physical life, it is the rebirth of the spirit, the soul. Your mom is home with God and Jesus, God bless you and your loved ones. Love, hugs and prayers, Perry and Jennifer.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'll always remember the sound of Marla's laughter and beautiful smile when I was growing up and hanging around with Nancy. She will forever live on in your hearts.
So very sorry to hear you have suffered this great loss.Sincere condolences to you all,she was so brave,and gracious in her fight,such a lady in everything she did.Thinking of you all at this difficult time. R. I. P. Lovely lady.
Sending love and condolences to you all.
Our deepest condolences, our thought and prayers are with you and your family, at this time of great loss.
So sorry prayers for all
Thinking about all of you in this challenging time. May love surrounded you and support you.
Love Josee Durepos and Michael Mentz ️
Very sorry to hear of your wife/mom/grandmother 's passing. Condolences to the family.
Condolences to you all in such a difficult time.
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.May she rest in peace.
My sincere sympathy goes out to each of you on the loss of a beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother.
My heart aches for each one of you.
Marla and I worked together at KDH for many years. Marla was more than a team member, she was trusting friend to many of us. She always spoke so lovingly of her entire family.
Someone so special could never be forgotten.
Rest in peace my dear Marla.
My deepest condolences go out to you all. May you rest in peace Marla.
We are so saddened to learn of Marla’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of Marla during our years at KDH. I especially remember the laughs we had during one of our work trips to Timmins and still smile every time I pass that hotel. RIP our sweet friend xo.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Marla passing. She was an incredible kind and caring lady! She was the best Manager I had ever worked with and her support and encouragement in my career meant so much to me! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerest condolences to your family.
So sorry to hear of Marla's passing. May your memories ever keep your heart open to all the good times and bless her that she is no longer suffering..... I have fond memories of meeting her and enjoyed any time that we were able to see you all.
So sorry to hear of Marla’s passing. She was a caring and compassionate person. And yes, her love will live on in your hearts.
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. She was a beautiful and loving person. ️️
So very sorry to hear of Marla's untimely passing. Worked for years with her at KDH and enjoyed seeing and speaking with her whenever possible. Deepest condolences to her family, I know you were her world and she was clearly yours too...
So very saddened to hear of Marla passing. Such a great lady. Hugs and Condolences.
Sincere condolences a vous autres et la famille
So very sorry for your loss. I never knew her but I know how much you loved her. May God bless you and your family
Dear Nancy & Family:
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing.
I remember her fondly from the hospital.
Thinking of you & your family during this difficult time.
Brenda
