September 19, 2024

Merilyn Martin

Marina Grande

Services

Services in Florida were held on October 15. In New Jersey there will be a Celebration of Life held on November 10 at 2 pm in the hall of the West Milford Fire Company 2 (Community Fire Company), 2970 Route 23, Newfoundland NJ.

Merilyn E Martin went to sleep and then to heaven on September 19, 2024 after battling multiple medical issues. She was born March 11, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey and was one of five daughters born to William and Estelle Gailey. She went to school, lived and worked in New Jersey but most importantly met her husband Hank and shared an amazing life adventure together for 54 years. They enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing and raising bird dogs. Merilyn loved spending time and cooking with all her family but most of all she loved shopping.

Hank retired in 1990, and they decided to move to Florida and began a new life adventure together. Merilyn loved the Florida weather and enjoyed year-round gardening, softball and baseball, the beach and boating. The were active members of the Halifax Cruise Club and enjoyed boating all across Florida and the Abaco’s. Everywhere the club went Merilyn always found a way to cook and a place to shop.

When Hank passed away in 2013 Merilyn moved to Marina Grande on the Halifax where her life adventure changed. She became a new member of a family of friends that kept her busy and enjoying life. They played cards, darts, garage sales, cruised, celebrated, and again her favorite thing shopping! She lived there for nine years with her favorite four-legged friend Chloe but her deteriorating health had one more move for her. The last two years she has resided at Heritage Waterside where once again she found a new family of friends who loved her and helped care for her. She enjoyed bingo, happy hour and more shopping. Merilyn made friends wherever she was, and her friends lasted a lifetime.

She is predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Hank, and her sister Joyce Fedell. She leaves behind three sisters Carol Beatty, Gloria Hinderlong and Bonnie Longo, several nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Volusia County Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

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Services

Services in Florida were held on October 15. In New Jersey there will be a Celebration of Life held on November 10 at 2 pm in the hall of the West Milford Fire Company 2 (Community Fire Company), 2970 Route 23, Newfoundland NJ.

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