Marjorie W. Dudley Obituary (1931 - 2014)

On Jan. 30, 2014, in Kingman, Ariz., Marjorie W. Dudley, 81, began the next phase in her journey of life. Going before her were her parents, Joseph and Vera Woodward, her husband, Donald Dudley, and her granddaughter, Taunia Oechslin, as well as numerous other close family members and friends. She left behind her son, Donald Jr., with wife Pamela, in Johnstown, Pa.; daughter Deborah, in Kingman; and son Dannie with wife Linda, in Altamont, N.Y.; as well as granddaughters Morgan Dudley and Breanne Dudley; great-granddaughter Avery Bell; and great-grandson Connor Oechslin. During Marjorie's life with us she worked hard, and at times, played hard. After graduation from Cony High School in 1949, she worked hard at being a good wife, a good mother, a good colleague and employee, a good member of her church and a good friend to many. At times she succumbed to her deferred sense of wanderlust, traveling to such places as Greece, Israel and Egypt. More than 10 years ago, she left Augusta, her home of more than 70 years, to start a new life in her corner of Arizona, and a great life it was. She found that she was a Mainer by birth and an Arizonan by choice and was loved by both. To help celebrate Marjorie's next journey, there will be a celebration of life, open to all friends and family, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Senator Inn and Spa on Western Avenue in Augusta. Interment, for family only, will be held at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery on Monday, June 30. Arrangements are being coordinated by Knowlton, Hewins, and Roberts Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Joan and Diana Hospice Home, 812 Airway Ave., Kingman, AZ 86402; MaineGeneral Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903; or a charity of your choice