Marlene

Marlene, played by Phyllis Somerville, is Cathy's bad-tempered neighbor. Marlene turns out to be Cathy's Ally, finding that they have more in common than it seems. Both Cathy and Marlene feel resentful and abandoned in life and even despite the huge age difference they work together to make it through life. They both still feud with each-other, but even despite their fighting they seem to have an understanding, and "get each-other".