Marilyn C. (Mullen) Hardiman a resident of Reading for over 40 years, formerly of Melrose, died May 29, 2015 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover. She was 72 years of age. Marilyn was born in Milton, Massachusetts on May 18, 1943, the daughter of the late John J. and Alice (Bickford) Mullen. Marilyn was a longtime employee for Marshall's in Stoneham where she worked as an office clerk. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Church in Stoneham and she enjoyed bowling and was an avid Red Sox Fan. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Campbell and the late Paul A. Hardiman. Devoted mother of Deborah E. Stacey of Haverhill and Raymond M. Campbell of Salem NH. Stepmother of Laura J. Hardiman of Jefferson NH; Daniel P. Hardiman of N. Reading; Scott M. Hardiman and his wife Diane of Londonderry NH; and the late Timothy P. Hardiman. Cherished sister of Robert D. Mullen of Old Orchard Beach ME; Elaine F. Kestle and her husband Richard of Reading and the late John H. Mullen. She was also the loving grandmother of 8 and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church 71 Central St., Stoneham at 9:00AM Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery, N. Reading. Funeral Home visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4:00-8:00PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to the Alzheimer's Assoc. MA/NH Chapter 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472. For directions and on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com