Rochester - Marilyn Louise Kruger of Rochester, MA, a retired teacher and former longtime resident of Hamilton, MA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister and beloved husband of 58 years Rayford Kruger. Marilyn graduated from Marblehead High School and received her BS and Masters Degrees from Salem State Teachers College. She is survived by her three children: Dr. Rayford Kruger (Tracey) of Rochester, MA, Karen Cannell (Gary) of Rockport, MA and Julia Badlato (Charles) of Greenlawn, NY. Arrangements by Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy Wareham, MA.