Marilyn Annette Reece
Marilyn Annette Reece
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Marilyn was raised in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in New Haven where she was member of the Girls Friendly Society and the Senior Choir. After marrying Gaspar Shirley Reece in 1989, proudly being his devoted wife and moving to Barbados, Marilyn attended the Courts of Praise Church in St. Joseph and was active in several organizations including the American Women's Club of Barbados.
Following graduation from James Hillhouse High School, Marilyn attended Stone Business College in New Haven. Her love of travel throughout the Caribbean led her to establish the CIAROW Travel Agency on Whalley Avenue in New Haven, which she owned and operated for many years.
Marilyn created countless memories for family members to cherish. Among them were summer celebrations of birthdays and holidays with food and music around the family swimming pool in North Haven; the German Shepherd puppy; going out for family breakfasts in West Haven, and loads of talking, laughing, and joking that included everyone. And we all will remember Mom/Grandma's love for Word Search books!
Born into a large family, Marilyn had a keen sense of responsibility and took her position as "Aunt" to nieces and nephews of both older and younger generations, very seriously. Until she passed, Marilyn maintained an active "call list" of relatives, of all ages, and friends through which she kept in regular touch! Marilyn served on numerous Huggins Reunion Committees beginning in 1976 and through its upcoming 2024 Reunion in Nevis, WI.
Left to mourn her are husband, Gasper Shirley Reece of Barbados; son, Joseph N. Stallings, Jr. (Patricia) of Tampa, Florida; daughter, Shervonné Stallings-Johnson (Keithley) of West Haven, Connecticut; beloved grandchildren, Hillary Stallings, Alexandra Stallings, Taryn Esdaile, Keithley Johnson (Leomary), and Antoine Johnson (Jerica); great-grandchildren, Mikayla Johnson, Samai Johnson, and Sanajh Johnson; and several generations of nieces and nephews; cousins from the Huggins-Weekes Family with roots in Nevis, West Indies -- all of whom will miss her greatly.
Marilyn was predeceased by her daughter, Lynette Stallings; brothers, Eric, Harry, John, Ernest, and Norman Huggins; and three sisters, Dorothy Sargeant, Arlene Mapp, and Josephine Cunningham.
In addition to her family, Marilyn leaves a host of friends in the Greater New Haven area and Bridgetown, Barbados.
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Linda M Randolph
September 6, 2024
Marilyn, always had a Smile, she was a Classy Lady. We enjoyed several lunches together. Having her as a Friend was a Blessing. Sincere Regrets to her Family
for your Loss.
Soana Worrell-Boyce
July 30, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family of our dear Marilyn. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Tommy and Cecilia Bentley
July 30, 2024
Tommy and Cecilia. When Marilyn joined our Bible study group, she fitted in from the very first time. She brought such joy to our group. It was a great pleasure to see her joining in the songs and it was very clear that she loved her Lord and Savior. We will miss her.
Lyn Slusher & family (Bdos Bosom Pal)
July 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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Annie Bourne
July 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Andrea Mackenzie-Bosom Pals
July 29, 2024
Marilyn joined our breast cancer support circle in January of 2012 here in Barbados. She was loved by all who came to know her and she was one of the first always to offer help with our fundraising. She will be greatly missed.
Hazel Reece
July 29, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joanna Ward
July 29, 2024
Marilyn was such a lively person always pleasant, friendly and sooo willing to help if she could. She is a trooper! She helped us out briefly part time when we had our store Barbadiana at Sky Mall, Barbados bringing that helpful cheery presence in our store
She brought light wherever she went. I can still hear her. She will be remembered fondly
Hazel Reece
July 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jacqueline Reece
July 29, 2024
I met my Auntie Marilyn when I was 17 years old, coming to Barbados for a long stay and to connect with all of my Bajan family. From the moment I met her, she was warm, kind, welcoming and made my sister Andrea and I feel like we'd come home.
Memories of Uncle Shirley yelling 'Stallings' around the house and her yelling 'What do you want, Reece!' right back.
Her thoughtful nature continued for 36 years. Always keeping in contact with a quick call to say hi, showing us that we were always in her thoughts.
Her love extended to our daughter and we are all thankful that we had the opportunity to see her last year, one last time.
We will miss you dearly, Marilyn.
Our sincere condolences from her niece Jackie, Robert and Aaliyah Reece-Jones, from England.
Connie Bombaci
July 29, 2024
What a wonderful forever legacy Marilyn leaves for us all through her beautiful family and network of friends. There are no better ways than to celebrate her life and remember her God-given spirit than to witness those she leaves on earth. Her love and kindness will live eternally. God bless everyone who has shared in her journey.
Sydney Maynard
July 29, 2024
Marilyn was the first person I met joining American Woman's Club of Barbados. So welcoming, always with a dry sense of humor. Any project that came up she was always the first to say ''let's do this''. And many would follow. I will forever miss her ''ad libs'' during a meeting. She was a very giving person, and encouraged other to do the same. She will be forever in my thoughts and heart. Sydney Maynard.
Orion Lynch Jr
July 29, 2024
Aunty Marilyn, you will always remain a shining light in our hearts. Your smile, your caring nature, your wonderful ability to reach out on everyone's birthday or other important life events. The way you playfully chided Uncle Shirley, your skill as a Bajan translator for my wife and the seemingly endless energy and patience you had with my children. The word unique has never more been so embodied.
We mourn the loss of our beloved Aunty Marilyn and extend our condolences to those she has left behind but we celebrate a wonderful life well lived.
Until we meet again dear Aunty, rest easy and rest in power.
Orion Jr, Fran, Jonah & Meggie
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July 28, 2024
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Sarah P. Layne
July 28, 2024
I met Marilyn through the American Women's Club of Barbados. Marilyn was a solid member of our organization, and she had fun with everything we took part in, from Fundraising activities to AWC Social gatherings. My most cherished memories will include her willingness to help where needed and the times I'd visit her in her own and we would just chat about many things. Love and hugs to her USA Family and friends. A life truly well lived and loved..
Alison Lynch
July 28, 2024
Aunty Marilyn, so many fond memories my family and I have of you. Dinners at the Beach House, your laugh and big hugs and keeping Uncle Shirley in check.
Our deepest condolences Uncle Shirley.
Love from Canada
Ali, Adam, Faith and Naomi
Andrea Reece
July 28, 2024
I first met Marilyn in the mid 80's whilst visiting uncle Shirley in Barbados on vacation from the UK.
Marilyn would drop us here and there and take us out along with Uncle Shirley to different venues in Barbados, making sure we were having a good vacation.
I knew she was special from the moment I met her. And knew that uncle had found his sole mate.
She always treated me like her own niece. I looked forward to her frequent phone calls, to make sure we were all OK. She would always ask "how you doing?" We never lost contact, I'm missing hearing her voice already.
She was loved by all the Reece family in the UK, we are going to miss her very much.
Our deepest condolences go out to uncle Shirley, and immediate family.
Thinking of you all from the UK.
Sonia Reece
July 28, 2024
Marilyn was first and foremost a God fearing woman. Extremely caring, kind and patient.
Her calm and loving character won the heart of Shurley, my uncle, along with all the Reece family.
So much so that she was fondly called "Reece" by my uncle instead of her actual name.
She fitted in with our family as if she'd always been there.
There's an enormous space in the hearts of the Reece family that only Marilyn could fill.
By God's grace if we're faithful we will see her once more, very soon when Jesus returns for His saints.
May God comfort all those who are mourning her loss.
Sonia Reece
Joan McIntosh
July 28, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Craig Harris
July 25, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of cousin Marilyn, such a warm and sweet person, rip angel
Chauntelle Clarke
July 25, 2024
When I was introduced to her by her husband my neighbor. A really beautiful lady.
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