Marilyn graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Schenectady, NY in 1953. She received a B.A. in Music from The College of Saint Rose. She married the love of her life Robert L. Cunningham, in 1962; they lived in Southborough, MA 36 years prior to moving to Chatham, MA.
Marilyn is survived by two children: Stephanie Dixon and her husband Douglas of Framingham, MA and her grandchild Jamie Dixon; Robert F. Cunningham of Chatham, MA.
Visiting hours will be held from 4p-7p on Friday, November 10th at Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road, Chatham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 11th at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Chatham. For online condolences please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.