Marlene Ann Adams passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, while holding the hand of her husband of 70 years and surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born on October 17, 1934, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine (Parkhill) Pasell and John Thompson.

A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, she attended the Loretta Academy in Niagara Falls, Ontario. At the age of 14, she married Martin Adams, Jr., on October 23, 1948, who she met while he was working for her father's ice company. Their extraordinary marriage was featured in the New York Times.

In her youth, Marlene could be found every Saturday night roller-skating at the Rainbow Rink in North Tonawanda with her cousin, Sonny Parkhill. She loved to travel and enjoyed boating along the Niagara River with her husband for many years. Together they were longtime members of the LaSalle Yacht Club and the Niagara River Yacht Club. She also was an avid doll collector. Marlene's family has been very blessed to have such a wonderful woman in their lives.

In addition to her husband, Marlene is survived by five children, Martin III, Michael (Trisha), Marla, Matthew (Ann Marie), Melissa (Howie) and was predeceased by her son, Mitchel. Her great joy was spending time with her 13 grandchildren, Michael Jr. (Rachel), Jennifer (Sal IV), Andrea, Jason, Katie, Jessica (Mike), Danielle (Brian) Amanda (David), Melanie, Sarah, Madison (James), Spencer, Sydney, along with her eight great-grandchildren, Angel, Alaynah, Salvatore V, Abby, Amelia, Zachary, Giovanni and Kevin, Jr. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Pasell, her sister Kelli James, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 14 ^th from 3 – 7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Marlene's Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 10 A.M. in St Vincent De Paul Parish at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Interment will follow in North Ridge Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.