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Marilyn Jean Petersen
Marilyn Jean Petersen
Kingston, NY
Marilyn Jean Petersen, 91, of Kingston died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at HealthAlliance Hospital Mary's Avenue Campus. Born March 5, 1933 in Vinton, IA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mattie (Noeller) Robertson.
Marilyn was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a very active member of the UMW, having been honored as mother of the year in 1975.
Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Colette Tighe and Dawn Overton and her husband Rob. Grandson Blake Overton, sister-in-law Betty Robertson and nephews Craig and Rick Robertson also survive.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Floyd G. Petersen; siblings Wayne, Harold, D. Keith and Kermit Robertson.
Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home Inc., 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston www.jvleahyfh.com Family and friends were received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A funeral service was held at 4:00 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
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