Marilyn Horton Gladding

HORTON GLADDING,

MARILYN EASTON, age 88, of

Warren, RI, formally Barrington, RI, daughter of Herbert and Mildred Easton (Bliss) and beloved wife of Charles Forest Gladding, II and the late John Alden Horton, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Warren during her sleep.

Marilyn was born in Central Falls, RI on December 19, 1921 and lived in Barrington most of her life. She graduated from Lincoln School before attending Skidmore College and Katy Gibbs College. Marilyn was a devoted wife and mother raising three children. Furthermore, she was very involved in the community, a longtime volunteer at RI Hospital, member of the Barrington Garden Club, the Barrington Yacht Club, and The Handicraft Club. She was also an accomplished artist who enjoyed sailing, tennis and traveling all over the world.

In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by her son John Alden Horton, Jr., and wife Veronica of Portsmouth, RI, Whitney Easton Horton and wife Carol of Swansea, MA and Gay Horton Ferrante and her late husband Michael of Ojai, CA. She leaves seven grandchildren, Kim O'Leary and husband Steven, Joshua, Andrew and Jonathan Horton, Michael and wife Katy, Bret and Brian Ferrante and two great-grand children, Alex and Charles George. The family expresses its deepest gratitude to family, friends, and healthcare aides, whose support and help allowed Marilyn to pass away at home peacefully.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at 1PM at Barrington Congregational Church, 461 County Road, Barrington. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service/Hospice, 1184

E. Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.