Marilyn Weir passed away peacefully at
the age of 91 at Mansfield Place in Essex, Vt. She was born the 11th
child of 17 to the late George and Mabel (Osborn) Brown on December
31, 1931. She was raised in Foxboro, Mass., where she lived until
moving to Vermont in 1968. She was predeceased by her husband of 70
years, Walter, in 2020.
Marilyn’s best
memories were hosting a revolving door of family and friends who
visited from Massachusetts after she moved to Vermont. She and Walter
made lifelong friendships and remained close with her siblings and
in-laws. She loved classical music and was known for her quick wit
and hospitality. After high school, she and two of her sisters formed
the singing group the Mel-O-Dears, touring for several months to
various engagements. Marilyn so enjoyed the customers she met working
at various stores in the late ’80s and ’90s.
She is survived by
daughters Lorinda Crowley (Jim) of Florida and Janet Carlson of
Hinesburg; son Steven (Monica) of Underhill; three grandchildren and
five great grandchildren; sister Murial
Bishop of Florida, brother Donald Brown of Nevada, and a large
extended family. She was also predeceased by her sons Brian and
Thomas, seven sisters, and six brothers.
Our family would
like to thank the outstanding staff at Mansfield Place and Bayada
Hospice. Services are to be held at a later date. Donations
in Marilyn’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Center.
Arrangements are
under the care of Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond, Vt.
This article appears in Dec 6-12, 2023.
I met Marilyn at Curves several years ago….we always had a wonderful time…..we had the pleasure of visiting she and Walter and then Marilyn as the years went by….every visit was a joy …..Marilyn was a lovely lady and I feel blessed that I had the chance to know her ..I know that she and Walter are enjoying each other in heaven after she and Sisters had been singing!
Jeannie &.Tony Pizii