Marlene Violette (Carpenter) Wincapaw

WHITEFIELD – Marlene Violette Wincapaw (Carpenter), 80, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 with her granddaughter Wendy by her side. She was born on April 8, 1941, in Waterville, the daughter of Arthur and Violette Carpenter. She attended area schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1959.Marlene worked various jobs throughout the years including Mr. Donut, Inland Hospital and most recently over 20 years at Mardens until she retired in 2018. Marlene was an avid bowler and was city champion for several years. She was also a well-known vocalist throughout the Central Maine region, with several years touring with the country band Bob Elston and the Road Rangers. She has performed on radio, television, on stage and on record. Her version of “The French Song” is her best known recording.Marlene had many interests; reading, bingo, trips to Foxwoods or Hollywood Slots, cards and her beloved Red Sox. Family was very important to her, she was a loving daughter, sibling, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a warm and loving woman with just enough sass to keep life interesting. She will be missed by all who knew her.Marlene was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Robert Lewis Wincapaw, her parents, and four brothers, Raymond, O’Neil, Arthur Jr. and Donald.She is survived by her two loving sons, Jeffrey Clark and Glenn Curless-Clark; her sister, Diane; two brothers, Alfred and Danny; her granddaughters, Wendy Cote and husband Warren, Kathie Zehring and husband Jeremiah, Kayla Guenard and husband Josh, and Whitney Curless-Clark; her grandson Travis Coro; great grandsons, Teddy Zehring and Mason Coro; great granddaughter, Kaylee Zehring; daughter of love, Jeanne Grady; special cousin Laura Allen; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 16 from 3-6 p.m., at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street in Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 17 at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Church on Silver Street in Waterville.