Marian R. Thude, 81 of Bayville passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. Marian was born March 9, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Monti and Mary Carmella Penza Monti. Marian moved to Bayville in 2012 and enjoyed a simple and peaceful life. She loved playing Mahjong, watching her cooking shows and reading on her screened in back porch. Marian is predeceased by her son, A. Rodger Thude, Jr., son in law, Gary Stephens and her faithful and beloved dog, Nikki. Marian is survived by her loving daughter Natalie Stephens and her boyfriend Lonnie Burgess of Bayville; and her trusted and loving caretaker, Carol Acquaviva. A private cremation was held. A Memorial Mass will be offered 10:30am on Saturday May 12, 2018 at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bayville, NJ. Followed by a celebration of life luncheon. Timothy E. Ryan Home for funerals O’Connell Chapel 706 Hwy 9 Bayville, N.J. Condolences may be expressed at: www.ryanfuneralhome.com