McLeish, Marlene M. (O’Brien) of Norwood, formerly of Dedham, died September 15, 2018 at home. Marlene was a kind and caring person whose happiest times were spent with her family. She especially cherished sleepovers with her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Paul E. McLeish. Devoted mother of David J. Donaghey Jr. and his wife Lindsey of Millis, William F. Kelley and his fiancé Shawna Oneil of Norwood. Daughter of Francis W. O’Brien, Norfolk County Commissioner and the late Nancy C. (Kennedy) O’Brien of Dedham. Loving grandmother of Annabelle, Sophia, Evan, and Aiden. Sister of Francis M. O’Brien and his wife Mariann of Canton, Jacqueline A. Conley and her husband Kevin of Dedham, Cynthia A. Glennon and her husband Thomas of Dedham.
Marlene was a graduate of Dedham High School Class of 1974 and Newbury Junior College - Magna Cum Laude. She was a long time employee of Norfolk County, having worked as an administrative assistant in the Dedham District Court, the Treasurer’s Office and the Commissioner’s Office.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM Wednesday, September 19, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Tuesday, September 18, from 4-8pm in the funeral home. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Marlene’s memory to the Dee Dee Spada Fund, 7 Columbia Terrace, Dedham, MA 02026.