Marilyn L. (Allen) Etherington

DANVERS – Mrs. Marilyn L. (Allen) Etherington, 92 of Danvers and the loving wife of the late John “Jack” Etherington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4th.

Born in Peabody, Marilyn was one of 4 daughters born to the late Howard and Mary (Dunn) Allen. She was raised and educated in Danvers, graduating from the former Holten Richmond High School.

Throughout her life, Marilyn held several jobs, but she was perhaps best known for her many years working in the meat department of Your Market of Danvers. Later she became a beloved and familiar face at Betty Ann’s Sandwich Shop of Danvers, where she enjoyed preparing sandwiches with speed and a smile while getting to know and catch up with customers who came through the door over the years.

Marilyn loved staying busy and was always involved in something. She enjoyed aerobics, crafting ceramics and working security many years at the Topsfield Fair. For over 28 years, she and her beloved husband Jack summered at “The Grove” family camp in East Wakefield, NH, creating countless cherished memories. After retirement, Marilyn and Jack moved to Venice, FL, where Marilyn embraced her community and treasured the many friendships she developed over the years.

Above all else, Marilyn relished in the time she spent with her family. Whether enjoying time with Jack, gathering with her three sisters, or making memories with her children, grandchildren and their families, family was always at the center of her life. She treasured every moment and the memories made along the way. Her love for her family was evident to all, and she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Marilyn’s greatest legacy is the family she and Jack built together, a family that will continue to carry on the love, traditions, and memories that meant so much to her.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Joan Joyce of Danvers, Eileen Finocchiaro and her husband, Joseph of Danvers, Alan Etherington and his wife, Rita of Port St. Lucie, FL, Beverly Freeman and her husband, Ronald of Danvers, John “Mark” Etherington and his wife, Cindy of Danvers and June McEachern of Amesbury; her 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, with 2 more on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Marilyn was pre-deceased by her sisters, Doris Foss, Eileen Mounsey and Betty Bates and sons-in-law, Robert Joyce and Gary McEachern.

ARRANGEMENTS: Services for Marilyn will be privately held. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.