Marlene Catterall

Marlene Catterall
Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean
In office 1997–2006
Preceded by	Riding created
Succeeded by	John Baird
Member of Parliament for Ottawa West
In office 1988–1997
Preceded by	David Daubney
Succeeded by	Riding abolished
Ottawa City Councillor for Britannia Ward
In office 1976–1985
Preceded by	Sandy Boyce
Succeeded by	Ruth Wildgen
Personal details
Born	Marlene Anne Petzold (1939-03-01)March 1, 1939 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died	August 12, 2024(2024-08-12) (aged 85) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Political party	Liberal
Occupation	Teacher

Marlene Anne Catterall (née Petzold; March 1, 1939 – August 12, 2024) was a Canadian politician. Catterall was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the House of Commons of Canada. She represented the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean from 1997 to 2006 and as well as the riding of Ottawa West from 1988 to 1997.

Early life and municipal career

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Catterall was a secondary school teacher. She served as an alderman on Ottawa City Council from 1976 to 1985. She also ran for mayor of Ottawa in 1985 but lost to Jim Durrell by over 20,000 votes.

Parliamentary career

Catterall was a deputy government whip and chief government whip. She also was a parliamentary secretary to the President of the Treasury Board.

Catterall announced that she would not be a candidate in the 2006 federal election. Following her retirement, the riding changed from Liberal to Conservative by a margin of around 5,000 votes.

Death

Catterall died in Ottawa on August 12, 2024, at the age of 85.

External links

• Marlene Catterall – Parliament of Canada biography
• "How'd They Vote?":Marlene Catterall's voting history and quotes