Marilyn Gilden

With great sadness, we say goodbye to Marilyn Krieger Gilden, just shy of 96, beloved wife of the late Irwin Gilden. She passed away on February 15th at home in Boston surrounded by her family.
Marilyn was the most loving Mom to her devoted daughters and their husbands, Susan and Robert Freedman, and David Freedman, and Shelley and Robert Fish. She was the beloved Goovey, and Grandma, to Alyson Freedman, Adam Freedman, Scott and Alli Fish, and Andrew Fish, and the Great Grandma to Finn Rowe Fish. She will also be remembered by Robert Freedman’s children and grandchildren.
Marilyn was predeceased by her adored brother, Maxwell Krieger, and leaves her sister-in-law Bette Krieger Halpert and her husband Jay Halpert, and her nieces and nephews and their families.
Marilyn was born in Far Rockaway, Long Island, the daughter of the late Saul and Ella Krieger. She studied retail at Ohio University with her best friend, Jeanne Mayer, enjoying sorority life to the fullest.
Marilyn and Irwin enjoyed trips to Europe and entertaining their friends, including playing golf and bridge. The beach was her happy place, whether on Long Island or at Dowses Beach in Osterville. She loved going for walks and picking up shells with her grandchildren.
She excelled at cooking for her family and was known for her delicious butter cookies, her unbeatable blintzes, and her Passover strawberry shortcake.
While not a skier herself, for many years she was a good sport to hold the table in the ski lodge. She will be remembered for her wise advice, generous spirit, and unconditional love for her family.
She had many physical challenges in recent years, but after losing her husband of 74 years exactly a month ago, her cardiologist believes she died of a broken heart. The end to a great love story.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday at 11:45 at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be held Sunday following the service until 6 pm and Monday from 2-6 pm at the home of Susan and Robert Freedman.