Obituary of Marilyn M. Tarr
Marilyn G. (Marshall) Tarr, 93, died March 25th in Dayville, CT surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born June 1, 1931 in Chepachet, Rhode Island, to Alexander and Pauline (Denoyelle) Marshall. She cherished a close relationship with her parents and was a dedicated daughter until their deaths in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Following her graduation from high school and a brief career in Providence, she married Carroll R. Tarr on July 12, 1953. They settled into life on Tarr Farms in Pomfret, CT, where they raised two daughters. Marilyn worked at home supporting her family and farm life for many years. Later, she contributed to the operations of a family trucking business, C.R. Tarr Inc, with behind-the-scenes administrative tasks. A lifelong believer in education, she supported her daughters in becoming first-generation college graduates.
Marilyn was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed square dancing with her husband and friends and had a particular love for gift giving at Christmas. Marilyn assisted with care for her young grandchildren and prioritized home and family, providing decades of unconditional love and support. In their retirement years, Marilyn and Carroll enjoyed traveling to destinations such as Hawaii and Mexico, as well as attending their grandchildrens’ sporting events, concerts, plays, and other milestones.
Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Pauline Marshall; her husband, Carroll R. Tarr; her brother, Robert Marshall; and her son-in-law, Richard Morrill. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Morrill and Pamela Billings (Lionel); her grandchildren Paige Billings (James), Alexander Morrill, and Colin Billings (Alexandra); her five great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Lurena Heath; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT, a calling hour will be from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Burial to follow in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Windham County 4-H Camp, 326 Taft Pond Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259 (4hcampct.org) to honor her legacy of love and care for children and animals. Share a memory at Smithandwalkerfh.com