HENNIKER, NH:  Marilyn Santany Gauntt, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side.  She was the best wife, mother, and friend a person could have.

Marilyn was born November 16, 1948 in Los Angeles, California.  She met the love of her life at Sears and Roebucks, in Inglewood, California, in 1968 and spent the next 50 years raising her three sons, David, Alan, and Ryan, being a devoted wife, grandmother to five grandchildren, a great sister and friend. She had many interests including music, books, sports, sewing, photography and movies.  Golf was her passion, topped off with a “hole-in-one” on July 15, 2000.  She has impacted many lives in a very positive way.  She will be remembered for the kindness she showed, the love she shared, and the happiness she brought.

A celebration of life will be held July 28, 2018, 2 pm, at Wesley United Methodist Church, in Concord, New Hampshire, followed by a reception at The Red Blazer, in Concord.

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Henniker, NH is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association (www.crvna.org).