Marilyn Joyce Dulgerian

Marilyn Joyce Dulgerian, age 91, passed away on March 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Marilyn was born March 3, 1933, in Detroit, as the only child of George and Mary Green.

Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Mihran Dulgerian. Marilyn was the cherished mother of James (Amy) of Troy, Mark of Waterford, and Laura Ray (Steven) of Rochester Hills,Michigan. She was the proud grandmother of Alex, Daniel, Nicole (Alex Cox), Jenna and Christopher. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Rose Dulgerian, a niece and two nephews. Great-granddaughter Violet Josephine Cox was a welcome beam of sunshine in Marilyn’s last years of waning health.

Marilyn and Mike raised their children in Lathrup Village, Michigan where Marilyn was extremely active in the Lathrup Village women's club raising money for different charities including Meals on Wheels. Which she also delivered meals for many years. After moving to Rochester Hills, she became involved in Keep Michigan Beautiful, serving on the awards committee. In addition to her charity activities, she helped Mike run the family business - LaBelle Appliance. Marilyn, and her best friend Wilma Bloink started a home jewelry and gift import business - Pisces II Jewelry which took them on trips to Bangkok, Thailand.

Some of the highlights of Marilyn’s life were her Grandchildren, hosting delicious dinners for family and friends, traveling many places around the world, community events, and her charity work. It didn’t require a fancy affair, to find Marilyn dressed for the town. She never left home without makeup, lipstick, and hair in impeccable style. Shopping for her Jewelry business with best friend Wilma and her sister-in-law Rose Dulgerian was another passion.

Utterly generous, Marilyns greatest joy was to give to others. Her friends, family and neighbors benefitted from a constant showering of gifts, simple and lavish, that always came from the heart. She may have gifted more jewelry than she sold from her business. More than her own children, she had many others that considered her their second Mom. She was always an ear to listen and a shoulder for support. Marilyn will be deeply missed by all who were touched by her life.

Marilyn will be interred in Guardian Angel Cemetery in Oakland Township, Michigan. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Marilyn do so by making a contribution to Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc.

https://keepmichiganbeautiful.org/donate

Or Leader Dog for the blind

https://www.leaderdog.org/donate/