Saturday, October 31, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
RUSSELL- Marilyn J. Gladle, age 73, of Russell, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2026 at her home.
There will be calling hours for Marilyn on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Edwards. Her funeral service and burial will be private for the family. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Marilyn was born on April 16, 1953 in Canton, NY to the late Patrick and Alta (Newton) Wright. She attended Colton-Pierpont Central School. On October 10, 1970 she married Wayne Gladle. The couple just recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Marilyn retired from Edwards Knox Central School as a Custodial Cleaner. She was also a homemaker and a house cleaner to many residents and the Opera House. She was a member of the Russell Sewing Club. She was a valued server to her community wherever she was needed. Throughout the years, Marilyn and her husband cared for the community cemeteries. Along with being a devoted wife, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, traveling, gardening and especially spending time with her family.
Surviving is her husband, Wayne; their children, Sarah Gladle, Shelly and Brian Johnson, Wayne Gladle Jr., Jeffrey Gladle and Danielle and Matthew Isereau; three brothers, Michael Wright, Patrick Wright Jr. and Roger Wright; six sisters, Patricia Sharlow, Peggy Horton, Janet Wright, Jackie Wilson, Laurie Reichert and Jody Richards; ten grandchildren, Brian, Angela, Bridget, Jeffrey, Lilly, Brandi, Marianna, Kadence, Ava and Matty; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Marilyn is predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Caroline Colter and Janice Wright.
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