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Marilyn Dock Obituary

Marilyn D. Dock died May 3, 2011. She was born in Pullman, Wash., lived in Williamsville, N.Y., and was a winter resident of Vero Beach for 20 years. She was a graduate of Michigan State University. She was employed by Bell Aircraft, Niagara Falls; Army Quartermaster Corps, Va.; Nussbaumer & Clarke Engineers; and Ashland Chemical and Kelly Services, Buffalo, N.Y. She was a member of the Michigan State University and Delta Gamma sorority alumnae, North Presbyterian Church, University at Buffalo Women's Club and participated in several alumni activities at UB. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, John William; son, William T. Dock of East Lansing, Mich.; daughter, Diane E. Karski of Indianapolis; sister, Diane; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services: A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. May 20 in Williamsville, N.Y. Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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Published by TC Palm on May 6, 2011.

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