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Marilyn Cernak Obituary
Easthampton, MA - Marilyn Cernak, 80, of Easthampton, MA, passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born on May 18,1944, in Northampton, MA. Marilyn was a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was lovingly called "Meeka", initiated by her granddaughter, Lauren. She graduated from St. Michael's High School and Northampton Commercial College. She worked at the NET&T Company and at the Easthampton High School until retiring in 2011. Her deepest love was her family and dear friends- Marilyn was married to David Cernak for 59 years, a loving mother to Kelly Cahill and Brian Cernak, and an extremely proud grandmother to Lauren (Jack) and Nicholas. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Charles O'Connell, and her son-in-law, Kevin Cahill. Meeka had a great smile, kind heart, and strong desire to help people. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 13 at 10 AM in Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Easthampton, MA. Calling hours will be Friday, July 12, at the Mitchell Funeral Home from 4 to 6 PM. We are grateful for the care Marilyn received at the Holyoke Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Holyoke Medical Center; c/o Development Office; 575 Beech St.; Holyoke, MA 01040 OR at https://www.holyokehealth.com/Give-Now/Donate/
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Memories and Condolences
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Sarah Mancini (Forester) Class of 1995
July 28, 2024
Fond memories of Marilyn from back in my high school days. She was a lovely person and will be missed.
Lisa Cernak
July 11, 2024
We've had a lot of memories, laughs and really fun times...Thank you for being a loving grandmother to my children and a really great friend to me. We will really miss you!!
Lisa
Donna
July 9, 2024
A true friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have... Irish Proverb
You will be in my heart forever.
Neil R Martell
July 9, 2024
Dave,
Jeannine and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that memories of past,
happy times will help you through these difficult ones.
Jeannine and Neil Martell
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