Marilyn D. Breister

BREISTER - Marilyn D., R.N. (nee DeMarco) Died peacefully in her sleep on September 23, 2008 and is now reunited with her devoted husband, Sigmund who died September 16, 2005. Born in Buffalo, NY on April 6, 1930, to the late Victor and Ione DeMarco, Marilyn graduated in 1951 from The Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing where she continued to work as a Registered Nurse. In 1960 she moved with her husband and young daughter to Hamden, CT. While living in Hamden she worked as a Registered Nurse at the Hospital of St. Raphael for 16 years, where she made many lifelong friends as well as inspiring several young ladies to enter the nursing field. Upon retiring, Marilyn & Sig moved to Killingworth, CT where they were active members of the Killingworth Congregational Church, providing coffee and after the Sunday service for many years and helping out at the annual church fair. Marilyn was an active and dedicated member of the Killingworth Republican Town Committee for many years. Marilyn is survived by her daughter Lori Rackliffe and husband Russ of Essex, CT. She also leaves a dearly beloved brother, Gilbert DeMarco and his wife Cynthia, several much-loved nieces, nephews and cousins and a special grandson, Benjamin Rackliffe. Many dear friends will miss her and the good times they shared. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 PM in the Killingworth Congregational Church Memorial Garden. Please consider making a donation to the Killingworth Congregational Church, 273 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419 in Marilyns memory.