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1935
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2020
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Marlene DeGray Obituary
Her life's work was being the greatest stay-at-home mom in history, and she will be forever missed by her children and their spouses, William and Linda DeGray, Rosemary and Al Littlefield, Ann and David Mortimer; her grandchildren, Kym and Miles Worthington, Kurtis Mortimer, Kris and Tara Mortimer, Kasey Mortimer and Will Carver, Alex DeGray, Lucy and Ellen Littlefield; her great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Evelyn, Kristoffer, Audrey; and nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
She was a 1953 graduate of Old Lyme High School where she played field hockey, softball, and basketball. She also belonged to many clubs and committees, and earned herself the "Most Talkative" superlative. Marlene had a PhD (projects half done) in knitting and enjoyed crafting and bowling. She was a faithful member of Nehantic Chapter #102, and served as Worthy Matron for several terms. She served as Grand Ruth for the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Flanders Baptist Community Church and its Community Circle.
Special thanks to the incredible staffs at Crescent Point and Bride Brook for their loving care. These places became her home, and the staff and residents became a part of our family. In addition, to her grandson, Miles, who comforted her in her final moments.
Burial will be private, with a celebration of her life to be held in the early summer. Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or log onto shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc or Flanders Baptist and Community Church, 138 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333.
To leave the family an online condolence please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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