Marilyn continued her education at Burbank School of Nursing in Fitchburg, Ma. She wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and chose nursing as a career. Marilyn graduated from Burbank in 1958 abd completed the licensing process to become a Registered Nurse.

Marilyn’s first nursing position was at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD in the psychiatric unit. While working at John Hopkins, she completed her Doctorate in Nursing. It was an accomplishment of which she was extremely proud.

Later in life, Marilyn made the decision to join the family business, the Amherst Auction Galleries, in Amherst. She was a familiar face at auctions, working as the bookkeeper, and enjoyed seeing old friends from the antique business.

Throughout her life Marilyn was a kind and very generous person who was always ready to help any individual in need. She always thought of other before herself. There was a special place in her heart for her four legged friends, her beloved dachshunds. Now, they will be together again.

Marilyn is survived by her partner and best friend Donald Schimke of Cocoa, FL, her son Daniel Ryan of Bradenton, FL, her brother Raymond James Murphy (Carolyn) of Sun City West, AZ, her nephew Raymond Edward Murphy of Charlotte, Vt. and her niece Nancy Axon of Gosher, CT.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com