Wells River, VT-  Marilyn Jane Emerson, 77, of Leighton Hill Road, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Jack Byrne Center, Lebanon, NH.

Marilyn was born in Newbury, VT on March 15, 1941, to Ray and Helen (Crowe) Powers and was a graduate of Newbury High School, Class of 1958. On July 30, 1958, she married Charles B. Emerson.

Marilyn enjoyed listening to country music, dancing, and playing BINGO. Her fondest moments were spent taking care of "the little ones," her grandchildren.  She loved having Christmas celebrations at her home.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Charles Emerson of Wells River; four children, Carl Emerson and wife Sharon of Walden, VT, Alan Emerson and wife Linda of Hinesburg, VT, Janice Benoit and husband Richard of Danville, VT, and Neil Emerson and wife Amy of South Ryegate, VT;  seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Longmoore and Marjorie Minshull, both of Newbury; two brothers, Charles "Bob" Powers and Harvey "Bill" Powers, both of Wells River; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Patricia Gallant and Irene Vielleux, and a brother, Harold "Bud" Powers.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be on Tuesday, May 15, at 11 AM, in the Groton Village Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville MD 20852.