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MARILYN KILGALLON Obituary

KILGALLON, Marilyn A. (Splaine) Of Brookline, on June 4, 2022. Beloved wife of 58 years to Ronald T. Kilgallon. Loving mother of Thomas of Brighton, Michael and his wife Lana of West Roxbury, and Cheryl Molloy and her husband Seamus of Dedham. Adored grammy of Ryan, Shannon, Nicole, Erin, Sean and Kam; and great-grammy of Caden and Cole. Dear sister of Claire Barrett of Centerville, Carole Splaine of Dedham, Maureen Hickey of Yarmouth, and the late Joanne Sweeney, Rita McCluskey, and James Splaine, Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE, Thursday morning at 9:10 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours in the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Interment Walnut Hills Cemetery. Retired employee Brookline School Dept. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org would be appreciated.
Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 5 to Jun. 7, 2022.

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Pat Jackman

May 30, 2025

Many happy times with Marilyn and family...The Elms was our Summer playground in June with our families...Miss those days but have warm memories of everyone...love & prayers to all..

Rich Young

June 8, 2022

You have my deep sympathy and condolences. The luckiest thing that happened to me in Brookline was that Marilyn was my secretary. She was efficient, effective, cheerful, caring and very, very smart. She was also my friend--and I will miss her greatly. I have many, many fond memories of her.

Judy Orlandi

June 7, 2022

Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Judy Orlandi - Kdg. teacher of Michael and Cheryl and long time acquaintance of Marilyn in the Brookline Schools. She always had a smile and a happy hello!

Donna and Frank Frey

June 6, 2022

Deepest Sympathy from the Frey family.

Jack and Carole McCormack

June 6, 2022

So sorry to read this but she is resting in the arms of the angels now watching down on all of you. God Bless, we are keeping you all in our prayers.

Pat Jackman

June 6, 2022

I send my deepest Sympathy to the Kilgallon and Splaine Families for your loss..I have fond memories of times past with Marilyn and our families..I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I send my love to all....

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Jun

8

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

Jun

9

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

Jun

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

MA

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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