Marilyn Geraldine Anthony

Her sons remember her as the matriarch of the family, the constant pillar of their lives. A constant supporter and a friend to share your day with. Marilyn always referred to her sons as “my” followed by their name – they were hers, her pride and joy and she never shied away from telling the world. Marilyn never missed a moment to share with those around her how proud she was of both her boys, how deeply she loved them, how much she adored them.

Marilyn was and still is their one true constant. Her love for her and her children was nothing short of fierce. Marilyn would not hesitate to give up everything and anything to ensure that her two children were safe, healthy and happy. There will never be a day – past or present – that both Matthew and Mark will doubt that she is there guiding, supporting and loving them both for eternity, and longer.

Her sons shall treasure her voice, the way she called them both her “babes” and “sons”. Words cannot express how proud and honoured they are to call Marilyn her mother.

Marilyn is remembered by her nieces and nephews for the summers she used to spend with them, bringing suitcases upon suitcases of goodies and treats from her time in Dubai. Her grandnephew and nieces remembers her as Nana Number Two. Marilyn never missed a birthdate, anniversary or special occasion, often going above and beyond to ensure that she always got her grand nieces and nephew little something special from their favourite Nana Number Two.

Her sister, Shirley remembers Marilyn as her second half. Her best friend since childhood, god-mother to her children and her voice of reasons. Shirley remembers how she never had to buy diapers, wipes, or bedding for her children, because Marilyn would buy them for her children, she always wanted them to have enough. Shirley recalls how her children were spoiled, how Marilyn always left money hidden under a book or table – not because she was asked, but because she always wanted to, because she would never bat at eye when it comes to those she cared about most. She wanted them to be happy. Marilyn taught her family how selfless and she will never be forgotten for those lessons.

Marilyn is remembered amongst friends for her laugh and smile, always willing to celebrate any occasion with her peers and friends. Her friends and community share endless stories of how Marilyn would joke amongst them, laugh with them and share in their memories. They never missed an opportunity to celebrate with Marilyn, for a celebration would be boring without her.

There are no words that can describe the void Marilyn has left in all of our lives, and there never will be. But as we grieve together may we always remember that we can still hear her voice in our minds, we can still feel her love with the beat of our hearts and we feel her presence in the small moments of each day. But as we grieve her in tears, we remember her in smiles.

Though she may have walked ahead of us into eternity, we know that she is happy. Happy to be amongst those that have always watched over us, and now she too has become a guardian angel, There to forever watch over us.

Marilyn is survived by both her sons, Mark and Matthew Anthony.

Funeral Service for Marilyn is to take place on Monday June 7th, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Graveside services and burial to take place, Monday June 7th, 2021 at Mount Comfort Cemetery, South King Highway, Alexandria, Virginia.

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