On Oct. 2, Marilyn Blum Chaikin of Rockville, Md., passed away. Devoted wife of Neal Chaikin; beloved mother of Cheri (RJ) Holmes, Nanette Light, Jodie (Marc) Berson and Todd (Michelle) Chaikin; and cherished grandmother of Jason, Matthew, Erin, David, Leah, Jennifer, Mycah, Hailey, Alyza, Kelsey and Jonah. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home.