Marilyn Jenee (Kilburn) Phillips

Marilyn Jenee Phillips of Colebrook, NH passed away on August 9th of 2024. Born on 5/24/1929 to Lillian Fray and Howard Wright in Philadelphia, PA and named Mary Frances Fray, she was taken in and raised by Louise (Goodhue) and Kent Kilburn of Manhattan, NY on 6/7/1929. Marilyn grew up in the upper west side and attended public schools. After her graduation she moved to the Berkshires and worked at various Inns and restaurants. Marilyn met and married Leon J. Eichstedt and together they built a home in Sheffield, MA and raised five children. In 1982, she re-married to Francis M. Phillips of Dalton and after their retirement they moved to Colebrook, NH. Marilyn who was known and adored by so many friends loved dancing, entertaining and tag sales. She leaves behind her children: Leon Eichstedt, Jr., Noreen Johnson, Bruce Eichstedt and Deidre (John) Scapin. Grandchildren: Thomas (Teresa) Eichstedt of Mill River, Timothy Bush of Oceanside, CA, Sean (Rebecca) Thomas of Lee, MA, Jenee (Ronnie) Hepp of Torrington, CT, Leon (Maritess) Eichstedt III of Winsted, CT, Stephen (Anna) Eichstedt of New Hartford, CT, Jamie Eichstedt of Pittsfield, Eric Eichstedt of Colorado Springs, CO, Aaron Scapin of Collinsville, CT, Michael (Tara) Scapin of Sandisfield, Jon (Stacy) Scapin of Pittsfield, Krysten (Matthew) Bell of Winchester, CT, Lauren (Juan) Scapin Reyes of Manhattan, NY. Marilyn was predeceased by her daughter Andrea Eichstedt and granddaughter Yvonne Eichstedt. She also leaves behind 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.