Mildred Malkin

1926 - 2021

Mildred (Cutler) Malkin, 95, of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Dr. Meyer Malkin, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 28, 2021.

Milly was born on Nov. 2, 1926, in New Haven, to the late Frank and Pauline (Fabricant) Cutler. She graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury in 1944 and received a B.A. in English from the University of Connecticut in 1948. She was an advertising copywriter for D M Reads Department Store in Bridgeport before becoming the manager of advertising for a department store in Waterbury in the late 1940's to early 1950's. She and Mike were married in 1952 and together they moved to Rockville, where Mike practiced optometry for over 45 years. They were very involved in the Rockville community and belonged to B'nai Israel Synagogue where Milly was active in the sisterhood. Milly loved to play bridge and was a fantastic cook. Her memory lives on through her recipes. During the pandemic when she was shut in with the rest of her age group, in the style of the greatest generation she took it in stride and used the time to write a family genealogy book which she completed and self-published and proudly handed out to all her children and grandchildren for their keepsake. But most of all her biggest joy in life was her family of which she was so proud. She was so thrilled to welcome her first great-grandchild in August of this year.

She leaves her three sons, Dr. Frank Malkin and his wife, Janice of Sudbury, Massachusetts, Dr. Neil Malkin and his partner, Terri Kramer of Ellington, and Dr. Robert Malkin and his wife, Dr. Julie Malkin of Avon. She also leaves five grandchildren, Daniel Malkin and his wife, Sarah of Brooklyn, New York, Elise Malkin of Brookline, Massachusetts, Dr. Melissa Malkin Rubin and her husband, Dr. David Rubin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter Malkin of Arlington, Virginia, and Caroline Malkin of New York City; and great-grandson Noah Malkin of Brooklyn. She also leaves a special friend, Mr. James Tierney of West Hartford. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Meyer Malkin; her parents Frank and Pauline Cutler; her brother Dr. Henry Cutler; her daughter in-law Tamra Malkin; and several brothers and sisters- in-law.

Milly was truly loved by all who knew her. She was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was caring and compassionate, and will be deeply missed.

Due to Covid restrictions there will be no shiva and a private graveside ceremony has been scheduled. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Donations can be made to Beth Sholom B'nai Israel Synagogue, 400 Middle Tpke. East, Manchester, CT 06040 or Hadassah.

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