Marilyn J. Bancroft Obituary
We bid farewell to Marilyn J. Bancroft of Holden, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 10, 2025 at the age of 93. Marilyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Gunnard and Dorothy Gunnard; her husband Ray; her brother Carl Gunnard; and her son-in-law Arnold Goodhile.
She is survived by: her children, Cynthia A. Goodhile of Holden, Susan L. Grignon (Thomas) of Canton, GA, James R. Bancroft (Linda) of Berlin, MA and Diane L. Lee (Daniel) of Holden; her grandchildren, Danielle Pape (Michael), James Grignon (Leah), Nicole Cogswell (John), Chelsea Masotta (TJ), Alexis Czyzewski (Paul) and Lauren Domurat (Joey); her great grandchildren, Conor, Adriana, Lilia Pape, Margot, Hank Grignon, Jaxson, Kieran, Beckham Cogswell, Rae, Mae Masotta, Dylan and Logan Czyzewski; and her sister Barbara Cutroni. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Beaman Endowment, supporting the Beaman Memorial Public Library in West Boylston, either online or by check, payable to the Friends of the Beaman Endowment and mailed to 8 Newton Street, West Boylston, MA, 01583.
