WESTFIELD – Marilyn A. McDaniel, 83, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born on June 2nd, 1940, in Westfield, MA to the late Wallace D. McEwan and Marguerite L. (Cook) McEwan.
Marilyn graduated from Westfield High School in June of 1958, and in that same year, married her husband Russell. She spent 25 enjoyable years working for Steiger’s until its closing. She then worked at Bon-Ton until her retirement.
Marilyn enjoyed painting, drawing, gardening, and decorating her home. She loved collecting crows and clocks, tag sales, reading, and walking the beaches of Cape Cod. But her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was also predeceased by her husband Russell McDaniel, her brothers Paul McEwan and Carl McEwan, her sister Jean Pilgrim, and her son-in-law Gary Jasmin.
She will be missed by her five daughters: Brenda Callaghan (Justin) of Westfield, MA, Peggy Goralczyk (Jerry) of Montgomery, MA, Kimberly Poulin (Mark) of Westfield, MA, Shelley Jasmin (Glenn) of Westfield, MA, and Kristin Cichaski (David,#1 Son-in-Law) of Westfield, MA; her six cherished grandchildren: Eric Poulin (Rochelle), Alex Goralczyk (Brittany), Gabrielle Goralczyk, Hayden Jasmin (Katie), Tristan and Devin Callaghan and their dad Ned. As well as many other family members and friends.
Think of Marilyn next time you have a Coke, Milky Way bar, or watch TCM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Marilyn’s memory to Baystate Home Health, 30 Capitol Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
All services will be private.
Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton Street, Westfield, MA is assisting the family with arrangements. To express condolences to the family and to share photos or memories, please visit Marilyn’s memorial page at www.westfieldfuneralhome.com
