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Marilyn Dering Obituary

Marilyn Dering, 94, of Wallingford, loving wife of the late Edward Dering, passed away September 7, 2023 at Connecticut Hospice.

Marilyn was born in Chicopee, MA on October 19, 1928, a daughter of the late Herbert and Martha (Deslaurier) Harvey.

Marilyn worked for Northeast Utilities as a secretary for many years until he retirement.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Douglas Dering and his wife, Yvonne; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Dering; her sister, Jeannie Bliss and her husband, Charlie; her grandchildren, Isabel and Sarah Eisner and Brenna Dering; and her great grandchildren, Brooklyn and River. She was predeceased by her son, Mark Dering and her daughter, Kathleen Eisner. she was predeceased by brother Frederick Harvey, Sisters Gerry Kozik, & Faith Kusiak

The family would like to thank her caregivers, Nol, Tina, Belinda and Mercy for the care and compassion they gave to Marylyn over the past years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Wallingford. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chicopee, MA will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory can be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wallingford Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record-Journal from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2023.

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Bet Smith

January 28, 2024

She is free, but missed I am sure. She and Ed were wonderful friends of my parents, Kay and Bob Gallagher. My mom passed away
In August,so maybe they are all sky boating together now

Jamie Kucher

September 14, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Liz Opalenik Rogers

September 14, 2023

Marilyn may you soar with the angels, You were always a bright light to me growing up, your smile could brighten the world.

Sandra Bronner

September 14, 2023

My deepest sympathy to my cousin Marilyn's family. I remember when she would visit our farm with Ed and their children.She was always so happy and had such a beautiful smile . Now our eldest cousin is no longer suffering .May she rest in peace.

Mary Meah

September 12, 2023

To the family of sweet Marilyn Dering, I always looked forward to meeting Patty & Marilyn in the laundry room,she was truly a lovely person.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mary Meah

Mike Mendyka

September 12, 2023

My condolences to Marilyn's family. I worked with Marilyn at Northeast Utilities and shared rides with her as the area van driver for their ride share program. I will remember her in my prayers today. Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

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