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Marilyn Erff Obituary

Marilyn C. Erff
Marilyn A. (Clancy) Erff, age 83, of Hamden, passed away January 3, 2026 at St. Raphael Hospital. She was the widow of Frank W. Erff, Ret. NHFD. Born in New Haven on October 10, 1942, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Brisson) Clancy. Living all of her life on Dante Place in Hamden, she is survived by her son, Matthew Erff, with whom she resided; her sister, Judith Boucher of East Haven; her brother, John Clancy and his wife Peg of Plainville; and several nieces and nephews. Marilyn was a former Secretary for New Haven Police Department in the Records & Detective Divisions, a former Claims Examiner at CMS and retired as an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director at St. Francis Home for Children. She was a former member of the New Haven Fire Department Ladies League. Her many pleasures in life were gardening, reading, knitting, cooking and always time with her family.
Friends may visit with her family on Thursday, January 8th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, prior to her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul VI Parish/Blessed Sacrament Church, Circular Ave., Hamden. Burial will follow in Centerville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marilyn's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. To send condolences, please see her obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Marilyn Erff

Jan

8

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden

2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

Jan

8

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church

321 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514

Funeral services provided by:

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden

2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

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Barbara Duel Tito

January 6, 2026

Heartfelt thanks to Marilyn and Judy for keeping the precious childhood memories of growing up in our Church Street neighborhood alive for all of us through our many luncheons over the years. Bless Matt for being the son every Mom wishes for. May Marilyn rest in peace in Gods grace. Fondly, Barbara Duel Tito

Rick Gentile

January 5, 2026

Hello Matt,
I am sorry to hear the sad news about your mom. Sending my prayers and thoughts to you and the entire family.

Richard T Reutenauer

January 5, 2026

To Mathew and Marilyn´s family I send my sincere condolences. I met Marilyn and Frank over 20 years ago when I was a Hamden police officer. Working extra duty at S&S they would stand talking to me for an hour. She was very nice to talk to. May she Rest In Peace

Theresa C. Gamberdella

January 5, 2026

Condolences on the loss of your Mother, Matt. May she rest in Eternal Peace. Terri Gamberdella

Robert Freeman

January 5, 2026

Matt,
Please accept our sincere condolences from your Brother & Sister Hamden´s CERT Members. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your entire family.

Linda Vanacore

January 5, 2026

So sorry for the loss of your Mom

Linda Saars

January 5, 2026

Condolences to Mat,Judy and John. From your long time neighbor on Dante Place

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