Marilyn J. Bairley

Marilyn J. (Blaikie) Bairley, 82, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Born on February 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Florence (Kernan) Blaikie.  Marilyn was raised in Needham, MA and lived in Northbridge, MA, Bellingham, MA and Milford, MA, currently residing in Southington, CT.

Marilyn was happily married to Tom 59 years ago. She worked for many years at Brine in Milford, MA.  She enjoyed attending craft shows with her sister and loved her dog, Abby.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, David Bairley and Donald Bairley both of Southington, CT, Andrew Bairley of Northbridge, MA, Alan Bairley and his wife Melissa of Quincy, MA, her grandchildren, Anastasia and Aidan and brother-in-law, David Bouffard.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Bairley and her sister, Norma (Blaikie) Bouffard.

Donations in Marilyn’s memory may be made to The Grey Muzzle Organization, 14460 Falls of Neuse Road Suite 149-269, Raleigh, NC 27614 (https://greymuzzle.org/).

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave. Bourne, MA.  Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.