It is with great sadness that the Beyond Nuclear family learned today of the passing of Marilyn Strong. Marilyn, who with her husband Steve Strong, ran Solar Design Associates in Harvard, MA, died unexpectedly on June 23, 2015. Marilyn and Steve were long-time supporters of Beyond Nuclear from its very beginning. We drew on their wisdom about renewable energy and solar, in particular, and were grateful for the opportunities they created for Beyond Nuclear staff, including speaking opportunities at the New England Sustainable Energy Association annual trade show. In an obituary in The Harvard Press, Marilyn was remembered for her many talents and contributions.
"Marilyn was a registered nurse for many years and vice president of Solar Design Associates," the obituary read. "She was a master Reiki practitioner and one of the original therapists at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden in Harvard, where she volunteered her time as much as possible. Marilyn also led workshops on how to develop a more personal and healing relationship with nature and organized and produced large fundraising events to benefit the Healing Garden."
All of us at Beyond Nuclear extend our condolences to Steve and Marilyn's family and many friends.