In Memory of

Marilyn

Elsie

Grahn

(Martin)

Obituary for Marilyn Elsie Grahn (Martin)

Marilyn Elsie (Martin) Grahn passed away on July 22, 2022 after a short illness. She was born in Brockton, MA on November 2, 1944 to Stanley and Bernice Martin. She spent her early life in Collinsville and in foster care in Avon. She married Robert R. Grahn and had 2 children. After divorcing, Marilyn moved to Arizona with her children where they lived for 7 years before returning to Connecticut. She was employed at Aetna and lived in Hartford for several years before returning to Avon.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Ruth E. Grahn (Brian A. Kalman) of New London, CT, and Gregg M. Grahn (Laura Lemieux) of Goshen, CT. She is also survived by her treasured granddaughter Katherine Verillo (Bryan), great-granddaughter, Sadie Mae Verillo, and her beloved grandson Matthew Grahn (Katherine Lamagdeleine).

She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Laverne Smith, and her brother, Stanley Martin.

Marilyn found great joy in caring for her rescue dogs, Buddy, Puff and Lucky. She was an avid painter and antique glassware collector, and no one matched her ability to find a bargain. Her family and friends have admired her persistence in the face of many challenges, and we are grateful that she is now at peace.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 at Hillside Cemetery, 76 Walnut Street in Torrington. The Vincent Funeral Home of Canton is handling the arrangements. Donations can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 49104 Baltimore, MD 21297 or to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Attn: VCCF, 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Please visit Marilyn’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.