Marion Marsh Obituary (1902 - 2002)

AUGUSTA ? Marion I. Marsh, 99, of Augusta, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2002, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta with her family at her side. She was born Dec. 10, 1902, in Chelsea, daughter of Charles A. and Augusta K. (Parsons) Jones. She was a world traveler for many years and enjoyed her trips abroad with close friends. She was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and will be remembered for her volunteer work with the DAV and the Togus Veterans Administration Hospital. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, life member of American Legion Post 2 Auxiliary, lifetime member of the Central Senior Citizens Association, member of AARP and past member of Order of Eastern Star-Wiconsin Chapter. She was predeceased by her husband, Captain Walter E. Marsh in 1965, her son, Joseph A. Marsh in 1988, and a granddaughter, Sandra E. Ventimeglia in 1995. Survivors include a daughter, Marguerite Perkins of Augusta; four grandchildren, Marsha Morgan and her husband, Peter, of Windham, Cheryl Campbell and her husband, Ralph, of Wiscassett, Debra Getchell and her husband, Jason, of Augusta, and Kathy Friedman and her husband, Laurance, of Coral Springs, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. At her request, a graveside service only will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o Janice Barr, PO Box 385, Medway 04460;