Marilyn Louise Franklin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marilyn Louise Franklin in Ipswich, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on November 8, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Louise Franklin to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marguerite Dow (Mullen) and Mervell G. Dow; her son Charles "Chuckie" Franklin; her siblings, Barbara Blanchard, Charlotte Paquin, Richard Dow and Sandra Rutherfurd; and her grandsons, Jason Franklin and Kevin Franklin.
She is survived by: her husband Charlie; her children, Lucinda "Cindy" Waller (Jack) of Conestoga, PA, Karen Tuffo (Jim) of Dennis, MA, Robin Miller (Donny) of Brownfield, ME, Rebecca "Becky" Butler (William) of Newton, NH and Scott Franklin (Angelic) of Manchester; her siblings-in-law, Gordon Franklin of Key West, FL and Peggy Dow of North Port, FL; and her grandchildren, Jennifer Franklin, Christina Katz, Christopher Waller, Jessica Goater, Jillian Tuffo, Derek Miller, Kimberly Bishop, Tyler Miller, Amanda Lee-McPhee, Colby Butler and Scotty Franklin. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, American Heart Association or Leukemia Society. The family has chosen to send donations to Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDonate Now (https://givenow.bloodcancerunited.org).
