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MCCULLOUGH, MARILYN C., 79
MCCULLOUGH, MARILYN C., 79, of Middlesex, passed away in the comfort of her home and family on December 28. Born in New Haven, Conn., on Feb. 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Marion (Piontek) Miller. On Jan. 31, 1952, she married Dwight N. McCullough Jr. in Chelsea. Dwight predeceased Marilyn on Nov. 17, 2009. Marilyn attended East Haven, Conn., schools where she is remembered as a talented acrobatic dancer and had performed at the Schubert Theater in New Haven. Following her graduation from East Haven High School in 1950, she met Dwight and in 1952, they began their life together. Busy and happy as a homemaker and raising her family, Marilyn, for a short time, helped her husband build his business, McCullough Crushing Inc. in Middlesex. She and Dwight enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and following Dwight's retirement, split their time between Mesa, Ariz., and their home in Middlesex. Artistic and creative, Marilyn was well-known for her design and construction of fine stained glass. She was an avid golfer and longtime member of Blush Hill Country Club in Waterbury. Marilyn enjoyed swimming, reading and crossword puzzles. She was always up for a competitive game of cards and the occasional visit to the casinos. Marilyn was a longtime member and former organist of the Middlesex United Methodist Church. Her family lovingly remembers her for her ability to live in the moment. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed her loving family and many friends. Marilyn is survived by her children, Sandy McCullough-Rutledge, of Paulden, Ariz., Scott McCullough, of Woodbury, Frederick McCullough and his partner, Tammy Lawrey, of Middlesex; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia and Lydia; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her brother, Larry.
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