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Marilyn Cardinell Obituary
Marilyn Cardinell, 83, of Vacaville, passed away at home in her sleep on Friday, Oct. 1, after a brave fight with lung cancer. She was born on Jan. 14, 1927, in Chicago, Ill.
Marilyn was a noon duty supervisor at Hemlock Elementary School for 10 years and a retail clerk at Ross Department store in Vacaville for 27 years. She loved to shop! She was one of Ross's best customer. She loved her family, friends and community of Vacaville where she resided for 45 years. Her smiling face and loving actions will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, the love of her life, Melvin M. Cardinell. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dinese Cardinell Christopher and Tom R. Christopher; son, Jerry Cardinell; brother, Tom Brinston; and 5 grandchildren, Mia of Plymouth, England, James of Albany, Calif., Myles of Albany, Calif., Justin of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and Joshua of Tustin, Calif.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 300 West St. in Vacaville. Officiating will be Father Steve Leonetti assisted by Arch Deacon Cookie Clark. Reception immediately following service at Marilyn's home in Vacaville.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Marilyn online, phone 1-800-227-2345 or mail to P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma, Okla., 73123. Arrangements are under the direction of McCune Garden Chapel, 448-6546, www.mccunechapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Cardinell
Lenny Johnston
October 11, 2010
Dinese....my condolences to you and your family of the passing of your mother...she was a wonderful person...I do remember her at Jepson during lunch...nice lady...and her living on the corner of Plum and Hemlock....she will not be forgotten..once again my condolences to your family.
Lenny Johnston
Elizabeth Martin
October 11, 2010
I have such fond memories of "Mrs. Cardinell" keeping watch as a noon duty supervisor at Hemlock and then visiting with her many years later while shopping at Ross--a truly wonderful lady who will be dearly missed!
Virginia Macher
October 10, 2010
Marilyn was one of a very few who could keep up with me vocally. How we did love to chat. She also raised a beautiful daughter that I have been blessed to meet and love.
Love and Peace, Virginia
Janet Mass
October 10, 2010
I remember seeing her smiling face at Ross for so many years. I would always ask about Dinese, which would light up her day! I will miss her kind and smiling face and know that she is in heaven, at peace now. I will keep your family in my prayers. Love you-
Shirley Nichols
October 9, 2010
Marilyn how many times I can remember seeing your smiling face standing behind the dressing room stand helping people with their selections. what a WONDERFUL person you were I have always missed your beautiful face rest in peace my friend
McCune Garden Chapel Funeral Home
October 8, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Janet Steele
October 8, 2010
How many,many, springtimes have come and gone away:But each one left a memory-and memories will stay. My your mother rest in peace in the arms of the lord.
Renate Stripling Chevalier
October 8, 2010
Marilyn will truley be missed. We will miss her smiling face. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
October 8, 2010
"Marilyn will be truely missed, she was a great friend and coworker. She always had a smiling face at work which made everyone elses day better. our thoughts and prayers are with her family.." from Renate Stripling Chevalier (Oklahoma City, Ok)
Denise Johnson-Wesleder
October 7, 2010
May your beautiful mother rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Don & Diane Howell
October 7, 2010
Aunt Marilyn was a very special person and she'll be missed. Our deepest sympathies to Dinese and Jerry and all the kids. We'll be with you in spirit.
Patricia Peterson
October 7, 2010
I have only had the priviledge of knowing Marilyn these past three years, but I am happy I was to become one of her friends, Marilyn was a sweet, kind and funny friend and I was glad to be part of her circle. She was blessed to have had such a wonderfully caring daughter who supported and stayed with her for her this year until the very end. I know Marilyn will always look down on Denise and thank her for being such wonderful daugjter. Pat P
Charles Wiechmann
October 7, 2010
Marilyn was so great to work with back at Ross in Alamo Plaza. She was a wonderful friend and a great lady. We will all miss her.
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