Birth date: Jan 16, 1932 Death date: Dec 27, 2017
Marilyn A. (O’Leary) Kenney, age 85 of Hampstead passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2017. Marilyn was born in Methuen on January 16, 1932 to the late William and Julia (Milmore) O’Leary. She was a graduate of both Read Obituary
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I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Kenney family, and the O'Leary family on the passing of Marilyn. She was a very dear, lifelong friend to my mother, Joan. I did not realize that Marilyn was born only 2 days before my mother. I have many fond memories of holidays spent with Marilyn and her sisters, Claire and Sheila and their extended families. There were many Christmas Eve gatherings at Claire or Sheila's home in Methuen. Also, in the earlier years we gathered together for Memorial Day parties.
My mother, Joan, passed away on January 20, 2017 and it brought me great comfort to be surrounded by her dearest friends and relatives, Marilyn, Claire, Sheila and Bill at the time of her services.
I wish you all peace.
Love,
Liz Torrey (Rice)
I am so sorry for your loss and for mine. Your mother, grandmother and great grandmother was such a blessing to all who knew her. I had the great pleasure of living across the street from her for about 14 years. She was funny, caring, honest, loving and proud. She never quit even up to the end of her life. Very seldom would she accept anyone doing for her....it was always "I can do it" and she did. Whenever I called and asked how everything was her answer was "just hunky-dory" and it it was "ok" I would persue to see what was bugging her. I would tell her I was going to the store in the morning and did she need anything and it was always "no, I'm fine" and at about 8 that next morning I would get a call to see if the offer still stood (which it always did). She was also my savior. Last March I fell outside my garage door at 4 in the afternoon for some unknown reason. I had no cell phone, just my car keys. All I could do was flash my tail lights on my car. For some unknown reason....as she told me...she had a urge for a cup of tea. Something she didn't do that time of day. She saw my lights flashing and wondered what in the world I was doing. I heard my phone ring and just prayed it was my Marilyn. After not answering and my lights still flashing she got into her car and I remember this voice saying "And why are we lying on the floor"? I told her I just wanted attention and she said well you got it and don't move. I am calling 911. Had she not come over I don't know what the consequences would have been for me. I called her my Savior and she would get so mad at me and say "Stop it". Thanks to her I am here today and know I will miss my friend with all my heart and soul. I tried reaching Marty and Tim at the numbers she had left with Laura Ashford but to no avail. I felt there was something wrong when she didn't answer my calls but then I thought maybe she had gone somewhere for the holiday. Know she loved you all so much and enjoyed sharing stories and pictures. We laughed and talked about the old times and our children with great pride. Be at peace My Marilyn.....you choose to join my Steve on the one year of his passing....Love you so much Linda
Martha and I will always have wonderful memories of the Christmas Eve gatherings at Sheila and Clare's homes.
James and Martha Torrey
Marilyn was a very nice, friendly, neighbor who lived next door to me.The past Tuesday, December 27, 2017, between 2-3 P.M.,as I was returning home in my car, she waved "hello" to me as she walked up her driveway, after bringing out her trash barrel for Wednesday's pick up. As I look back, it was a" good bye" wave on a bitter cold day.
She loved her family and they loved her. This was so evident at her annual Christmas Eve celebration where her family gathered at her home, esp.,this past Sunday. The cars were lined up on the street and in her driveway......a tribute to her and a Christmas blessing, as the caring mother and grandmother she was. She will be missed.
With deepest sympathy and condolences to Marilyn's family,
Marie Fisichella, R.N.
