Marilyn M. Bryan, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday (October 11, 2026) at home with family present.
Mrs. Bryan was born on December 5, 1936 in Wales Center to Albert K. and Bessie C. (Booth) Butzbach. She was a 1954 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. On April 30, 1955, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in North Tonawanda, she married the love of her life, George H. Bryan, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2004.
Most of Marilyn’s life was devoted to the nurturing of her family. She worked as a sales clerk for Andover Trading Post from 1988-2001, retiring to be a grandma for her family.
Marilyn is survived by two sons, Bill (Darla) Bryan of Carthage and Patrick (Lisa) Bryan of Hornell; a sister, Ellen Sykes of Amherst; a sister-in-law, Barbara Anderson of North Tonawanda; 18 grandchildren, Lori (Albert) Frederick, Jodi Bryan-Claeys, Jordan (Mariah) Bryan, Joey (Jenna) Bryan, Maddison Bryan, Ethan (Maddie) Bryan, Rylie Bryan, Kendall (Olivia) Winslow, Tara Price, William (Rachel) Price, Kerry (Daniel) Bassage, Donald Kane, Kelly (Tyler) Brion, Kacey Kane, Daniel Kane, Matthew (Jamie Melnyk) Cornell, Rebecca (Tristan) Glasspoole and Cheyenne (Brad) Richardson; 32 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her husband of 49 years, Marilyn was predeceased by a son, Kevin Bryan; two daughters, Karen Kane and Barbara (Jim) Day; a sister, Marjorie Fay Root, a brother, Thomas Lee (Rae) Butzbach; a brother-in-law, Edwin Bryan and a granddaughter Christina Stoll.
Marilyn loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and her many cherished great grandchildren. She was proud of all of them and celebrated their many achievements and milestones with them. In the younger days of her family she enjoyed camping at the cabin in Allegany State Park.
Marilyn enjoyed walking and reading, especially romance novels, watching her favorite cowboy shows like The Rifleman, Gunsmoke and Bonanza and participating along with her many game shows on television. She liked playing euchre with her Rochambeau ladies and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Marilyn was very community minded. In her younger days she was a Girl Scout and Brownie Leader and Cub Scout and Boy Scout Den Mother. She was a long-time member of Andover First Baptist Church, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, participated in the Andover Red Hat Society and served with the Andover American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday (October 17) at 11:00 a.m.at the Andover First Baptist Church with Pastor Daryl Ordiway officiating. Her ashes will be laid to rest beside her husband in Valley Brook Cemetery in Andover. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Marilyn’s name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516. © 2026 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.
