Obituary for Marion L. Conklin
Marion L. Conklin, a longtime resident of Middletown, passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2019. She was 91 years old.
Marion was born on April 25, 1928 to Ralph Lewis and Loretta Finnegan in Middletown, New York. She married John J. Conklin on January 21, 1951.
Marion was a graduate of Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City as a Registered Nurse and was proud of her profession. She spent her career at Horton Memorial Hospital, caring for all her patients in a most special way. She loved spending time with her family in her home in Long Beach Island. She was active in Catholic Daughters of America and was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Marion was an avid reader and loved to be challenged by crossword puzzles. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as “Grandma”/” Gigi’.
Marion is survived by two sons; Stephen and wife Mary of Middletown, New York, James E. and partner Krista Warner of Florida, New York, and daughter in law Judith Conklin of Geneseo, NY. Five grandchildren; Amy and husband Jeremy, Megan, Christopher, Matthew and wife Cheryl, and Jonathan. Seven great-grandchildren; Annabelle, Griffin, Emma, Silas, Desmond, Chole, and Penelope.
She is also survived by a special niece, Mary Ellen Schmick.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, her husband John J., and her son, John M.
Visitation will take place at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown New York on Thursday, August 8, from 4 to 7 P.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 A.M. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Euclid Avenue, Middletown, New York. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown, New York.
Donations may be made, In Marion’s name to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, New York 12550.
Read More
Marion was born on April 25, 1928 to Ralph Lewis and Loretta Finnegan in Middletown, New York. She married John J. Conklin on January 21, 1951.
Marion was a graduate of Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City as a Registered Nurse and was proud of her profession. She spent her career at Horton Memorial Hospital, caring for all her patients in a most special way. She loved spending time with her family in her home in Long Beach Island. She was active in Catholic Daughters of America and was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Marion was an avid reader and loved to be challenged by crossword puzzles. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as “Grandma”/” Gigi’.
Marion is survived by two sons; Stephen and wife Mary of Middletown, New York, James E. and partner Krista Warner of Florida, New York, and daughter in law Judith Conklin of Geneseo, NY. Five grandchildren; Amy and husband Jeremy, Megan, Christopher, Matthew and wife Cheryl, and Jonathan. Seven great-grandchildren; Annabelle, Griffin, Emma, Silas, Desmond, Chole, and Penelope.
She is also survived by a special niece, Mary Ellen Schmick.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, her husband John J., and her son, John M.
Visitation will take place at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown New York on Thursday, August 8, from 4 to 7 P.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 A.M. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Euclid Avenue, Middletown, New York. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown, New York.
Donations may be made, In Marion’s name to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, New York 12550.
To plant a tree in memory of Marion L. Conklin, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
8
Aug
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Friday
9
Aug
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
90 Euclid Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Joseph's Cemetery
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY 10940
Loading...