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Marilyn O'Leary Obituary
Clarksville, TN: Age 61, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her home. Marilyn was born Jan. 22, 1947, in Rochester, NY, to Theresa G. Morgante Casale, and the late Samuel J. Casale. She is survived by her mother; husband, Robert F. O'Leary; and daughters, Tina (Michael) O'Brien, Shannon (Jeremy) Bernhart, Joy (Michael) Thompson; and 8 grandchildren. Other survivors include sister Barbara (Stephen) Bonelli; brothers, S. Dennis Casale (Sue), and Gary (Rita) Casale; as well as other family members and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Sykes Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Bonelli
October 2, 2008
MARILYN... You were my sister, my confidant, my best friend, and so much more. I was the little sister you allowed to tag along with you and your "older friends", throughout our childhood. We shared secrets, and were there for each other during all the good times, as well as the hard times...right through to the end.
The oldest of 4 children, you set a fine example of what a "big sister" should be. You carried those values with you into adulthood, raising three beautiful daughters and eight wonderful grandchildren.
Although you moved south with your family in recent years, you always remained close in thought and spirit to the family still in N.Y. That, Marilyn, is the legacy you left behind when you lost your courageous battle with cancer, on September 1, 2008. You were our daughter, our sister, our wife, our mother, our grandmother, our aunt, our Godmother, our friend. You were all that, and more. And we all loved you, and you loved us back, unconditionally.
And when it was your time to leave this world, I was there, as I had promised, to hold your hand, as you had held mine, so many years ago. Someone once wrote, "Sisters hold each other's hands for a little while. But they hold each other's hearts forever." Someone must have known us.
I'll miss you, Marilyn, and I'll love you forever.
Always,
Your sis, Barbara
Joy Thompson
September 22, 2008
Momma,
I love you and miss you tons, I wish you could physically be here with us, but i'm glad you are in a better place now pain and cancer free. I know your with us in our hearts and watching down and protecting us. We love you!!! Joy, Mike and Brendan
Nancy Bruno
September 16, 2008
Dear Barbara and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. It must have been so hard for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that with each passing day your lives will get easier. Wish we lived closer so we could have helped out in some way. Take care.
Love,
Nancy
Mary Ellen and Glen Stanton
September 10, 2008
Dear Barb and Family So very sorry to hear about Marilyn's passing. May all the good times and memories comfort you and bring you a sense of peace. Your dedication Barb, to your sister is a shining example of what "family really means". You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and we will be in touch soon.
Kathy Simmons
September 4, 2008
Dear Bob, Tina, Shannon, Joy and family,
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am about Marilyn's passing. I will remember her always. She was so special in so many ways. I will remember her smile, generosity, selflessness, bravery, compassion, understanding, gentleness, kindness, and love for her family. She truly was a great lady and will always remain alive in our hearts. She was the best of us (the Valley Inn dinner group) and we all knew it.
We will toast her every month and speak of her often.
Love,
Kathy
Donna Kelly
September 4, 2008
With family near her in her last days, I'm sure you will have many cherished, priceless memories of a dear lady who battled and was so brave. She leaves a beautiful growing family and many friends that will miss her so much. My prayers go out to all her family at this time of sorrow. May many happier days follow for her wonderful family as I'm sure she would have wished as well.
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