Rodman, Marilyn

Marilyn Rodman, 79, of Canton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and well-known philanthropist, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013, at Orchard Cove in Canton. She was the beloved wife of Don Rodman with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.

Born in the Roxbury section of Boston, Marilyn was a longtime resident of Canton where she immersed herself in the community. She served on the Canton School Committee for 22 years, working on many programs including the Blue Hills Collaborative, a program at the Blue Hills for special-education children, the “Mutual Concerns” school subcommittee, which helped mediate administrative problems, and the Canton Diversity program. Marilyn also helped create or promote the Employee Assistance program for teachers, the Read-Aloud program, the Academic Olympics, and the Canton Sports Foundation. She was passionate in her work with the Rodman Ride for Kids, the Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids, and many other community based philanthropic endeavors.

Marilyn was a member of the Canton Rotary Club, the Canton Fine Arts Council, the Canton Education Alliance, the Mass Art Education Committee, and was once named the “Friend of Education” by the Canton Teachers Association. In 2006, the town of Canton dedicated the Marilyn G. Rodman Educational and Administrative Center at Canton High School in honor of her selfless service and advocacy to the youth of Canton. She received many other awards and recognition for her philanthropy, including the prestigious Charles E. Rogerson Award for Community Service. Above all else, Marilyn adored her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her legacy of service to others will long live through her beloved family.

In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by five sons, Gene Rodman of Braintree, Curtis Rodman and his wife, Marsha, of Canton, Craig Rodman and his wife, Liz, of Natick, Brett Rodman and his wife, Tricia, of Canton, and Bart Rodman of Braintree; nine grandchildren, Sheryl, Rachel, Michael, Jayne, Molly, Jordan, Lexi, Olivia, and Geno; and three great-grandchildren, Curtis, Clayton, and Leo. She was the sister of the late Sandra Schlossberg, whose husband, Sy, survives her.

Funeral service in Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington Street in Canton, on Sunday, May 19, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. The Rodman family will receive visitors at the temple on Sunday after the burial until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyn’s memory may be made to the Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids program, 10 Lincoln Rd., Foxboro, MA 02035.

Arrangements under the direction of the Brezniak Rodman Funeral Chapel – www.brezniakrodman.com

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