Marilyn Margaret (Bemis) Ledoux, born Marilyn Margaret Miller on November 26, 1938, in Malden, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away at home on the afternoon of Saturday, February 10th, 2024, at the age of 85 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. She is survived by her son, Harold Kurth Bemis of Charlestown, New Hampshire; her daughter, Heather Louise Wood of Deming, New Mexico; her brother, N. Lawrence Miller of Amherst, Massachusetts, and her beloved dog, Zeke. Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Harvey Bemis, her mother, Ruth Marim Miller, and her father, Nelson W. Miller, and her beloved pet Jersey cow, April.

Marilyn's career path began as a secretary with the Navy in Boston, Massachusetts before meeting her husband of 27 years and relocating to the Charlestown area in the mid-60s. Once in Charlestown, she discovered her passion for literature and became a librarian. Eventually, she found her voice as a writer and journalist, contributing to various newspapers and publications, including the Eagle Times and Vermont Journal.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Marilyn had a flair for creativity. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and various crafts as well as creative writing and poetry. Her love for animals extended to operating her own hobby farm and providing hospice care for abused and neglected ferrets.

Visiting hours to celebrate Marilyn's life will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 17th at the Charlestown Memorial Chapel, 34 Main Street in Charlestown, New Hampshire with a service with Father John Loughnane Pastor of St. Catherine Church beginning at Noon. Burial will be held in the spring at Hope Hill Cemetery in North Charlestown. In honor of Marilyn's love for animals, the family asks that any donations be made to your local Humane Society in her name.