My Godfathers beautiful wife, my moms good friend since H.S., & my Aunt Marilyn who hands down always managed to get the best bakery desserts.  
As a child I remember her & your dad getting me the greatest birthday & holiday gifts.  And if they didn’t see me personally they’d mail it. As a kid I’d be so, so excited getting presents in the mail. My all time favorite gift was a real baby bunny. They never forgot me. 
My deepest sympathy to you 
Donald, Scott, Matt & family. 
Both your parents were terrific people who touched my life in a special & memorable way that I’ll never forget. 

New Years Eve late 1950’s/early 1960’s
Uncle Don, Aunt Marilyn , Walter & Rosemarie Bellisio 

   Marilyn was one of my best friends. We laughed together, cried together and most of all enjoyed many good times together.
   I first me her and Don through church. Our church trips to Vermont gave us a lot of time together.
I'll miss her but my memories will always be there. Good and sometimes not so good.
   She took good care of Don... he was always neatly dressed, as was Marilyn (never saw her without her hair done).
   It has been very difficult to realize she is gone  - so unexpected. But I'm sure her light in heaven will be one of the brightest red lights up there.
One of my memories:
  A fond memory of our trip to Vermont, staying at Pastor Alberti's Lodge.
Marilyn shared a room with me, several times. 
Did you know she slept with a rolled up towel under her neck so her hair wouldn't ger messed up? (She slept on her back and never moved all night. P.S. She doesn't Snooze :))
Peace my Friend!
Your Loving Friend Alberta Reichling

Donald, Scott, and Matt, Having known Marilyn since I was eight years old {right after your folks got married}, I have so many memories... all of them good!  She was just the best and you were all so lucky to have her as your Mom. I am thinking of you and sending you my love.  Judi  

It was her infectious laugh that I will remember. She always seemed to have a smile on her face; having a good old time. Although she wasn’t technically our ‘aunt,’ my siblings and I always referred to her as Aunt Marilyn (she was a dear friend of our mother, Rosemarie Bellisio, since high school). A truly wonderful lady.

Heartfelt sympathy to her sons and family…


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Donald C. Ward Jr. (Darlene)

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Fred Faas (Marie)

Marilyn was cherished by her grandchildren Brittany, Austin, Brandon, Courtney and Lacey.

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Marilyn P. Ward

July 8, 1935 – May 3, 2022

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