Marilyn L. Adams

Marilyn L. (Dey) Adams, 74, of Dayton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.

Born in Princeton, NJ, Marilyn was raised in South Brunswick on her family's farm, Clarence Dey Farms. A Tom-boy in her youth, she loved growing up on the farm, joyriding in the field truck starting at the age of 12, horseback riding with friends and playing on the farm with her cousin, Randall "Randy" Dey, who lived with the family and was like a brother to her.

She was a graduate of South Brunswick High School, Class of 1969, where she loved being a majorette. After high-school she went on to start a family, having her two beloved children Tina and Anthony, with her first husband Tony Cosumano. After separating from her first husband, she met the love of her life, Douglas Adams in 1976.

Marilyn was an avid reader, a Miami Dolphin Fan, and enjoyed NASCAR as well. Above all else she was devoted to caring for her family, and treasured raising her granddaughter, Tiffany, who was her pride and joy. Doing kind gestures for her family and friends was her hobby and life's work. Her kind ways made the simplest encounters special.

Along the many career paths she followed, she made many lasting friendships with her funny, kind and upbeat personality. Marilyn and her husband, Doug, owned and operated a Dry-Cleaning business while living in Tennessee, until she returned to her roots in South Brunswick upon Doug's untimely passing. After returning to New Jersey, she worked for many years in accounts receivable at McMaster Carr and then in medical billing at Offsite Management Services and McKesson/Change Healthcare. She also spent time working as a Real Estate agent for 21 Century Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates and at the South Brunswick Family YMCA as a Member Services associate. Most recently she was working part time in the cafeteria system in the East Windsor school district, where serving the children brought her much joy.

Marilyn loved to see new places, among the many trips she had taken, she most recently visited the Creation Museum and The Ark Adventure – Noah's Ark, in Kentucky. She enjoyed going to NASCAR races at many tracks including Dover, Daytona, and Talladega, seeing Miami Dolphin's Stadium and Dan Marino's locker! As well as attending Super Bowl XVII in '83 to see the Dolphins play. She also loved walks on the beach~ any beach, watching the ocean waves roll in, spending time at Island Beach State Park, and enjoying clams and live music on the Seaside boardwalk.

Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Marilyn S. and Clarence W. Dey, Jr.; her beloved husband, Douglas A. Adams; her son-in-law, Michael Sadis; and cousins, including Randall "Randy" Dey and Linda Bosowski. She is survived by her children, Anthony M. Cosumano, Tina M. Sadis, and her step-daughter, Tonya (Gary) Adams; her beloved and cherished granddaughter, Tiffany Cosumano; her sisters and brother-in-law, Diana and Kenneth Clayton, and Barbara White; her aunt, Jean Hunt and her daughters, Candee (Michael) Maltese, and Melanie Hunt; her nephews and their families, including, Kevin and Autumn Clayton, Jeff and Jenny Clayton, Joseph Dey, and James White; and her extended family including the Cosumano and Ottrando families, many cousins including Lee Dey and her children, the Bosowski children, and many dear friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm with a Funeral Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the A.S. Cole Son & Co. Funeral Home, 22 North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ.

Visitation for friends and family will also be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with the opportunity to offer final respects prior to proceeding to the Dayton Cemetery, Georges Road, South Brunswick for a 12:00 pm committal prayer service and interment.

For those who wish to honor Marilyn, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital by visiting http://www.stjude.org/donate.