Marilyn Campbell, 93, of Claremont, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, in Keene, New Hampshire.

Marilyn was born on May 25, 1933, in Claremont, New Hampshire. She attended Claremont schools and graduated from Stevens High School in 1951. On September 29, 1951, she married Robert M. Campbell in Claremont. From that day forward, they built a life together that remained devoted and steadfast until Robert's passing in 2017. Following their wedding, they honeymooned in Niagara Falls, a trip that remained well documented and fondly remembered.

Marilyn spent her summers in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire with her grandmother, Charlotte and Aunt Bessie, creating memories that stayed with her throughout her life. She and Robert later built their Claremont home by hand, where they lived for more than 60 years and raised their family. Marilyn possessed an extraordinary work ethic and an unmistakable determination. Her hands were rarely still. Just two weeks after the birth of her youngest child, she was back outside laying shingles on the home she and Robert were building.

Marilyn was the mother of four children: Jane Fowler of Keene, New Hampshire, and her husband Thomas Fowler; Jeffrey Campbell of Claremont, New Hampshire; the late David Campbell, who passed away in 1977; and Dana Campbell of Claremont, New Hampshire, and his wife Linda Campbell. She is also survived by many extended family members throughout New England and along the East Coast. To her immediate family, she was affectionately known simply as "Gram," a name that came to embody the warmth, strength, and constant presence she brought to generations of those she loved.

Marilyn was incredibly proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was clever, fiercely independent, and devoted to the people who mattered most to her. She carried herself with quiet resolve and an old school way of doing things, holding firmly to her beliefs and never hesitating to speak her mind. Yet beneath that strong exterior was a remarkably gentle heart. Her affection was often expressed through what she did rather than what she said, and her family knew that when she took care of you, it was her way of saying she loved you.

She and Robert spent their winters in Dunedin, Florida, where they especially enjoyed their days at Honeymoon Island fishing, collecting shells, and soaking up the sun. Summers brought them back home to Claremont, where Marilyn and Robert spent countless hours tending to their garden. She took great pride in growing crops, particularly the impressively massive zucchini and cucumbers for her famous pickles, and sharing the remaining harvest with her family. She treasured her flowers and took great pleasure in feeding the birds outside her windows, where she could identify each visitor and vigorously shoo the squirrels making their determined attempts to steal the birdseed.

Marilyn loved creating things with her hands. She enjoyed crafting with the shells she collected and completing ceramics projects with meticulous attention to detail. Her home was filled with things she had made and carefully curated over the years, many of which remain treasured by her family today. She also loved a good game night and was especially fond of Skip Bo, dominoes, and puzzles, always with the quiet confidence that she was going to win. She was a dedicated viewer of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and rarely missed an opportunity to test her knowledge or solve the puzzle before anyone else.

Marilyn worked as a clerk at First National Grocery before later working at K-Mart in Claremont, from which she retired early. But her greatest devotion was always to her home and her family. She lived a life marked by hard work, quiet strength, independence, pride, and an unwavering love for the people around her.

Marilyn leaves behind a legacy that can be found in the family she raised, the traditions she passed down, the home she helped build, the gardens she tended, and the handmade treasures she created with love. Her recipes will continue to be made, although never quite as good, and cherished by her family, each person carrying a favorite of their own and a memory of her along with it. The things she taught, the traditions she created, and the love she gave will continue through the generations. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by the many people who had the privilege to know and love her.

All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel, and Crematories. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com.