Marilyn Joan Merna Obituary (1942 - 2013)

CHELMSFORD Marilyn Joan (Carissimo) Merna, 71, of Chelmsford and formerly of Acton, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. She was the beloved wife of Retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Merna. She was born in Rome, NY on July 14, 1942 and was a daughter of the late John and Virginia Anne (Kanowski) Carissimo. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn was employed as a Manufacturing Manager for many years by Lau Technologies in Acton and Littleton. She was active in the Officers Wives Club, as well as in the PTO and all of her childrens sports and activities. Her family came first and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her loving husband, Marilyn is survived by her children; Richard D. Merna and his wife Corlene M. of Chelmsford, Colleen A. Stansfield and her husband Eric D. of Chelmsford, and Allison M. Cimon and her husband Robert C. Jr. of Bolton; 6 grandchildren; Michael and Megan Merna, Jack, Bobby, and Erin Stansfield, and Sarah Cimon. She also leaves two sisters; Camille Guglielmo and her husband Ronald of Rome, NY, and Patricia Ripley of NJ. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 3 to 7 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 oclock at Heart Pond Cemetery, Garrison Road, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852-9813. www.kidneyfund.org. Visitation September 11, 2013 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information September 12, 2013 11:00am, Heart Pond Cemetery Garrison Road/Parkerville Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Heart Pond Cemetery Garrison Road/Parkerville Road Chelmsford, MA 01824