MARILYN (FRYE) AVON

Oct. 19, 1931 - Nov. 5, 2012 SOUTH BEND - Marilyn Jean Avon, 81, a beloved wife and mother, passed away November 5, 2012, in SJRMC following a sudden illness. Born October 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank Fleischmann and Eloise Jeanette (Stark) Noble. Marilyn was raised by her beloved grandmother, Marie Stark, and uncle, Earl Frye, who preceded her in death. On July 19, 1952, Marilyn married George A. Avon. He survives. Together they had a daughter, Susan M. (Stanley) Quimby of South Bend, who also survives.

Marilyn graduated from South Bend Central in 1950. She was honored to be one of the first two students to be hired through the Co-op program by Bendix Corporation, where she worked in purchasing until leaving to be a full-time stay-at-home mom. She was an outgoing, fun-loving and feisty woman who could strike up a conversation with anyone. She loved her family, her beloved pets over the years, Julio Iglesias, Hello Kitty, and new shoes.

Cremation will take place with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Pet Refuge or to the GBS-CIPD Foundation International. To send condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com.

-The Broken Chain- We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we can not see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 8, 2012.

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