Marilyn J. Piekarski, 92, of Milford, widow of Wilfrid J. Piekarski, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, February 5, 2023 after a brief illness.
Born in Waukegan, Illinois on September 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Archie M. and Adeline (Foster) Long.
Marilyn and her husband “Wil” were married in Maywood, Illinois on June 25, 1949. The couple moved to Nashua in 1959 and then to Milford in 1965, where she has made her home for the past 58 years. Marilyn had been employed as an executive assistant and owned and operated a furniture store in Longwood, Florida.
Marilyn and Wil shared 65 wonderful years together until his passing on July 6, 2014. Members of her family include her six children and their spouses, Mark Piekarski, Linda and Richard Lovering Jr., Chris Piekarski and Kerry Ravi, Matt and Jenette Piekarski, Judy Piekarski and David Prunier, and Jason Piekarski and Brien Birkmire; thirteen grandchildren, Chase, Brenton, Richard III, Cassandra, Vanessa, Christopher, Matthew, Jessica, Nicholas, Julia, Dylan, Bridget and Gillian; nine great-grandchildren, Eve, Rose, Mae, Adeline, Benjamin, Jack, Keelan, Aria and Isla-Jae; also nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Marilyn was also predeceased by her brother, Ronald M. Long.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, February 10th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday, February 11th at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and kindly meet at the church. Marilyn will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at the Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, FL. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com