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Marilyn Farrington Obituary

Lifelong resident of Braintree, November 23, 2007. Wife of the late Walter C. Farrington. Loving mother of Walter C. Farrington, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Merrimac, NH and Wayne T. Farrington of CT. Devoted sister of Emily Smith of Orange, MA, Jean Waterman of Newglochester, ME and Virginia Hopkins of FL. Dear grandmother of Cristina, Regina and Derek Farrington all of CT and Walter Farrington, III of NH. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., BRAINTREE. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115, or the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2007.

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Donna Taverna Riopel

September 29, 2008

Wayne, Wally, Pat, Wally, III, Derek, Reggie and Christina, I'm sorry I just found this online and wanted to offer my condolences. Marilyn had never ending energy and a wonderful positive attitude in everything she did. I know she loved and cherished you all very much. Love, Donna

Marjorie Aydin

December 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have been a customer of Marilyn's for 30 years and I condersided her also a friend. I will miss her forever.

Margaret LeBlanc

December 3, 2007

I just received an email today - (03 Dec 07) about Marilyn's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Marilyn as a "Hot Ticket" she was an inspiration to me. She always had so much energy and always put a smile on my face. She will be greatly missed. God be with you and give strength during your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember - Memories NEVER die

Mary Witkowski

November 25, 2007

I have only wonderful and happy memories of Marilyn as we traveled our Herbalife journey. I wish you many moments of joy as you remember her loving nature and celebrate her life. We offer you our prayers as a hug when her loss seems too great. She was a blessing to all who had the privilege of sharing a moment in time with her.
Love, Mary & Robin

Marylou (Bradley)Burton

November 25, 2007

My heart goes out to all Marilyn's family and friends! Marilyn was such an inspiration to me. She taught me so much and was always a joy to be around. She always talked about her love for her family and adored her children and grandchildren always.She will be sorely missed and her memories will always be with me. God Bless you all!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

George and Pauline Manny

November 24, 2007

To all of Marilyn's family.Sorry to hear of your loss.Your mother was a great inspiration for so many people.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chris & Paula

November 24, 2007

You will always be remembered; a woman with a most delightful spirit! It was an honor to share the journey with you and your best 'girls' during our Herbalife Journey... May eternal peace be with you now!

Ann Marie & Michael Grumberg

November 24, 2007

Our other "MA"
You have forever guided us with the velvet "Iron" glove. If it were not for your undying love and belief, Michael and I would have been lost so long ago! Thank you for ever.... without you our lives would not have been so full and blessed. All our successes will be sweeter because of you. We love you!

Dava and Alan Buyum

November 24, 2007

Marilyn,
You will be missed and remembered with love and respect.
Dava and Alan Buyum

Sue Stanton

November 24, 2007

Wayne, Wally,Pat, Wally, Christy,Derek & Reg(and Em & Bud)

You are all sooo close in my heart and prayers right now~
I have no idea what path my life may have taken if I hadn't met Marilyn 25 yrs ago...
She has taught me so many lessons in business and in life-she will be with me in spirit every single minute of every single day~
Thank you all for sharing this incredible lady with not only me....but sooo many people~Marilyn truly wove a fine tapestry in her life and left a legacy that will go for many generations...She is now at peace and our own "special angel"....

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