Marilyn Buckley Fontayne

Nov 20, 1926 - Jan 2, 2025November 20, 1926 - January 2, 2025

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Marilyn Buckley Fontayne

Nov 20, 1926 - Jan 2, 2025November 20, 1926 - January 2, 2025


Place of birth

Nanticoke, PA

Marriage year

1944

Career

Quality inspector at a munitions factory, sales executive at Tiffany & Co.

Volunteer work

Scout leader, charity fundraiser, thrift shop for hospice

Recognition

Named to Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network for support of Habitat for Humanity

Hobbies

Gardening, crafting, card games, baseball, tennis, ice skating

Survivors

Daughter Cynthia, niece Sharon Buckley Laidlaw, nephews Christopher and Michael Buckley

Preceded in death by

Son John, parents John and Rheda Pratt Buckley, brothers Jackie and Glenn Buckley

Favorite place in the world

Tie: Rome and Hong Kong

Marilyn's favorite hobbies

Gardening, crafts, caring for animals

Marilyn's favorite foods

Lobster

Favorite bands and musical artists

Marvin Gaye, Tony Bennett, Michael MacDonald, Eagles, Motown, Big Band

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Jax, Jet, Prince, Buffy, Inky, Skippy, Roberto and Raffaello

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Favorite ice cream flavor

Coffee

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High School attended

Nanticoke HS [PA]

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Marilyn

Born on November 20, 1926

Nanticoke, PA

Passed away on January 2, 2025

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