Marlene Vaughan, a native of   Saint John, excelled in sports throughout her life. She began her athletic   career at age 10, winning her first Maritime speed skating title. Marlene   went on to compete in six sports at various levels, from provincial to national,   international, and even the Canada Games. Even with raising four children with her husband, Bill, Marlene won a total of 63 championships in   basketball, curling, golf, softball, speed skating, and bowling. In 2011, she   won the New Brunswick Masters Curling Championship at age 73, representing   her province at the Canadian Masters Curling championships in Winnipeg.   Marlene was inducted into the Saint John Sports Hall of Fame twice, first in   1989 as a member of the Saint John Alpines basketball team, and again in 1991   for her achievements in six sports. Her impressive accomplishments earned her   the title of Saint John’s All-Round Female Athlete of the 20th century, as determined by a panel of media and sports personalities.

Inducted into the New Brunswick Sports hall of Fame June 10, 2023.