Marilyn R Gengras

Reed and Mary Semetkovsky Reed. She attended Hall High School in Hartford, Connecticut. She

graduated in the Hall Class of 1959. It was there that she met the love of her life and husband of 63

years Christopher Smith Gengras. They were married on May 25,1963.

Chris and Marilyn welcomed their first son, Keith, in March 1964. Their second son, Scott,

was born in December 1968. Their family made their home for many years in Buffalo, New York,

where Chris and Marilyn still have many dear friends. In 2010, with both sons married and

beginning their own families, Chris and Marilyn fulfilled their dream of retiring to a family home in

Orleans on Cape Cod.

Marilyn was a perfectionist and an impeccable homemaker. She was also an outstanding

cook and baker. She loved to spend time tending to her flawless gardens. She was an avid reader

and enjoyed many hours attending a book club with friends.

Marilyn Lived out her final days in the loving care of The Lily House. She passed peacefully

on April 8, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. She is survived by her husband, Chris, her

son Keith, his wife Eve, her oldest granddaughter, Rosalie, her son Scott, his wife Susan, youngest

granddaughter, Margaret, and last, but not least, her faithful dog, Finn.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in remembrance of Marilyn to The Lily House, P.O. BoX

1818, Wellfleet, Massachusetts 02667.