Marilyn, my 1st cousin 1 x removed, is the daughter of Lyndon Middaugh Brown who is the son of my great-grandmother Minnie Minton Middaugh Brown Paterno whose second husband was my grandfather Dr. Charles Vincent Paterno.
Marilyn B. Smith, devoted wife of Bob Smith passed away on Sept. 25, 2007. Marilyn lived a very active life starting in Rye, N.Y. from where she commuted to New York City to be a fashion model. Marilyn raised four children and as the children grew, finished school and got married, she was able to spend more time pursuing her favorite sports-tennis and golf. This was made easier when Bob and Marilyn moved to Vero Beach and joined the Moorings Club where Marilyn made her name on the tennis court. They lived in the Moorings for 25 years before moving into Regency Park, an assisted living area in Vero Beach.
Marilyn served as one of the auxiliaries at IRMC for more than 10 years and was a member of the DAR. Marilyn joined her husband in the love of the sea. Together they made ten round trips on their trawler “Bolyn” between their Northern home in Westport, CT. and Vero Beach.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Bob of 44 years, four children and one step-daughter, Christopher Murray, Didi Nydick, Brooke Guiney, Allison Boender and Wayne Murray. These five children presented her with 15 grandchildren.
In lieu flowers a memorial contribution to VNA Hospice would be greatly appreciated. There will be a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church on Thurs., September 27th at 3:00pm. Following the service there will be a gathering of family and friends.
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