passed away peacefully at The Heart of Hastings Hospice in Madoc, on Saturday, May 11^th, 2024, in her 79^th year. Dear daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude Milford (nee Plane). Cherished wife of Gary Allen Peterson. Loving mother of Greg Mann, Tom Hineman (late Darlene), Russell Hineman (late Yvonne), late Kelly Sheard, and Crystal Brickell. Also remembered by her step-children; Nicole Kehoe (Wayne), Sheri Shanks (Chris), and Troy Peterson (Jen). Dear grandmother of; Tom Jr., (late) Kyle, Casey, Stephanie, John, Kimberly, Michelle, Jennifer, and Raymond-Jesse, and dear great-grandmother of Josh, Emily, Hanna, Payton, Nora, Blakely, and one on the way. Beloved sister of Shirley, Robert, late Linda, and Betsylee. Cremation has taken place. The family have organized a Graveside Service which will be held at Mt. Nebo Cemetery (Springbrook) on Saturday, June 1^st, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to The Heart of Hastings Hospice, Madoc. Arrangements entrusted to Steele Funeral Home, Belleville (613-968-2273).