Marilyn A. Dewey, 88, died Saturday, Feb. 28, in West Grove. Born on Feb. 23, 1927 in Cairo, N.Y., Marilyn was the oldest daughter to Mary and Fred S. Dulin. Marilyn grew up in Fly Creek, N.Y. and graduated from Cooperstown High School. In 1948, she graduated from Cornell University and married John B. Dewey in 1949.
A respectful, giving, and loving person, she took great joy in helping both friends and family throughout her whole life. Marilyn was also an avid gardener and an accomplished seamstress, as well as an excellent cook who loved to entertain and thoroughly enjoyed hosting events for both family and friends. Marilyn also loved spending time with her three grandchildren.
For more than 50 years, Marilyn was a very active volunteer in the Kennett community devoting her time to the Red Cross blood mobile, West Chester Hospital, Tick Tock toy store, and the Heron’s Nest at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community. An accomplished vocalist and pianist, she was an active member of the Church of the Advent congregation and a member of the choir for over 40 years, as well as assisting with numerous church functions.
Marilyn is survived by John B Dewey, her husband of 65 years; sisters Jean, Linda, Christie and husband Ron, a brother Jerry and wife Polly; sons Michael and wife Denise, Robert, and Thomas; a daughter Carol and husband Steve; and three grandchildren Alex Burton, Catherine Burton, and Elizabeth Dewey.
A memorial service in celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held 10 a.m., Friday, March 27, at the Episcopal Church of the Advent 401 North Union St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Interment will be held privately in the adjoining church memorial garden. You are invited to a reception in the church hall immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tick Tock Early Learning Center 1694 Baltimore Pike Avondale, PA 19311. Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-869-2685) of West Grove. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
