Marilyn C. McCullough – 79, of McCullough Hill Road, passed away in the comfort of her home and family on Friday evening, December 28, 2012. Born in New Haven CT on February 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Marion (Piontek) Miller. On January 31, 1952, she married Dwight N. McCullough, Jr. in Chelsea. Dwight predeceased Marilyn on November 17, 2009. Marilyn attended East Haven CT schools where she is remembered as a talented acrobatic dancer and had performed at the Schubert Theater in New Haven. Following her graduation from East Haven High School in 1950, she met Dwight and in 1952, they began their life together. Busy and happy as a homemaker and raising her family, Marilyn for a short time helped her husband build his business, McCullough Crushing, Inc. in Middlesex. She and Dwight enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and following Dwight's retirement, split their time between Mesa AZ and their home in Middlesex. Artistic and creative, Marilyn was well known for her design and construction of fine stain glass. She was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of Blush Hill Country Club in Waterbury. Marilyn enjoyed swimming, reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was always up for a competitive game of cards and the occasional visit to the Casinos. Marilyn was a longtime member and former organist of the Middlesex United Methodist Church. Her family lovingly remembers her for her ability to live in the moment. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed her loving family and many friends. Marilyn is survived by her children, Sandy McCullough-Rutledge of Paulden AZ, Scott N. McCullough of Woodbury, Frederick W. McCullough and his partner, Tammy Lawrey of Middlesex; her grandchildren, Matthew Dwire, Justin McCullough, Scott McCullough Jr., Ian McCullough, Lucas Lawrey, Casey Lawrey and Shannon Lawrey; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia and Lydia; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her brother, Larry. Funeral services will be held from the Middlesex United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2 p.m. Friends may call at the Middlesex United Methodist Church on Friday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. Spring interment will take place in the Middlesex Center Cemetery. The family requests that instead of flowers, memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Middlesex United Methodist Church, PO Box 516, Moretown VT 05660. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury. To send online condolences please visit us at www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook.

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