Marilyn Jean Simon

Marilyn Jean Simon age 81 of Massillon passed away Monday at the Massillon Community Hospital. Marilyn was born February 25, 1925 in Massillon to the late William H. & Blanche (Waggoner) Hose. She has been a life resident of Massillon and was active in Grace United Church of Christ. Marilyn had worked at Perry Rubber in the lab. Marilyn was a gracious and selfless person who made all feel welcome. Her family will miss the happy times playing cards and sharing her wonderful cooking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: son Bruce Richard Simon (2003); sisters Dorothy Ritenour and Helen Malzahn; brothers Darwin, Wayne, and William Hose. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Charles J. Simon Sr. Children and their spouses: Charles & Cheryl Simon Jr., Diane & Geary Wise, Lynda & Merle Milhoan; Daughter in Law, Jean Simon; her sister, Rita Wilson. Nine Grandchildren: Stacy &Matt Evans, Joleen & Jeff Mutchman, Christopher Simon, Melissa Watkins, Kari Simon, Jennifer & Dave Brunsman, Michelle Milhoan & fiancée Jay Ryan, Daniel Wise and Andrea Wise. Eight Great Grandchildren: Hannah Evans, Rachel Evans, Rebecca Evans, Matthew Evans, Kody Watkins, Katrina Watkins, Clayton Mutchman and Aleah Mutchman. Funeral service will be 2 PM Friday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon, her pastor Rev. James Painting will officiate. Committal will be at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 P.M. Thursday and from 1 PM Friday until the service at the funeral home. Donations may be made in Marilyn’s name to the Memorial Fund at Grace United Church of Christ. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222