Marlene Thelma (Dietrich) Leary

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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