Marilyn is survived by her children, Donna Clark of Ridgway Co, Dianne Blair of Henderson, NV, Dawn Brienza of Henderson, NV, William Detken of Coral Springs, FL, Robert Detken of Plantation, FL and Jon Detken of Mesa, AZ. She is preceded in death by her husband William Detken.
Marilyn was born on April 2nd 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Alexander and Mabel Kennedy. She graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 1953. She married William Detken a New York City Police Officer in 1954. Over nineteen years, the couple welcomed six children into their home. Her children remember her as a kind and gentle mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Marilyn was an accomplished skater in her youth and often competed for New York state roller skating championships. She was a generous and dedicated individual who loved Music and who was passionate about helping others. She was also an active and dedicated member of the Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Coral Springs..
A private service will be held for immediate family and no funeral is scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bubel/Aiken Foundation at PO Box 110104
RTP, NC 27709 or to Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Coral Springs, FL. Condolences can be sent to [email protected].
The family would like to thank the entire staff at North Broward Hospital and Hospice by the Sea for their efforts.
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