Marjorie Faunce
Marjorie MacLeod Faunce, 87 formerly of Essex Jct., passed away April 25, 2016 in Westford, Massachusetts. Marjorie was born to Gladys and Albert MacLeod on May 10, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts. She graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine and went on to earn a degree from Westbrook Junior College. After graduation, Marjorie held positions as a medical technician and as an executive assistant at Filene’s and IBM. On June 17, 1950 Marjorie married Norman J. Faunce in Auburn, Maine. During their 65 of years of marriage, she was the loving mother of two daughters, Nancy and Betsy. Living in Essex Jct. for over 55 years, Marjorie was an active member of First Congregational Church singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. As a volunteer, Marjorie earned her 25-year pin with the Red Cross, was a leader with the Girl Scouts of America, delivered Meals on Wheels, was an initiated sister of PEO and a long-time member of her beloved Sewing Girls. She enjoyed spending her summers on Lake Champlain, skiing, knitting and playing bridge. A loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Albert MacLeod, her brothers Robert, Donald and Douglas MacLeod and her nephew/godson, Kenneth MacLeod. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Norman Faunce; her daughters Nancy Faunce and Elizabeth Faunce Andrews; son-in-law Charles Andrews and her grandsons Hunter and Benjamin Andrews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, redcross.org/local/nhvt/donate or Essex Rescue, essexrescue.org. Visiting hours will be held at AW Rich Funeral Home at 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., Vermont on May 20, 2016 at 5:00 – 8:00. Funeral service will be held at First Congregational Church at 39 Main Street, Essex Jct., Vermont on May 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Old Colchester Road, Essex Jct., Vermont. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.comObituary
Marjorie MacLeod Faunce, 87 formerly of Essex Jct., passed away April 25, 2016 in Westford, Massachusetts. Marjorie was born to Gladys and Albert MacLeod on May 10, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts. She graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine and went on to earn a degree from Westbrook Junior College. After graduation, Marjorie held positions as a medical technician and as an executive assistant at Filene’s and IBM. On June 17, 1950 Marjorie married Norman J. Faunce in Auburn, Maine. During their 65 of years of marriage, she was the loving mother of two daughters, Nancy and Betsy. Living in Essex Jct. for over 55 years, Marjorie was an active member of First Congregational Church singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. As a volunteer, Marjorie earned her 25-year pin with the Red Cross, was a leader with the Girl Scouts of America, delivered Meals on Wheels, was an initiated sister of PEO and a long-time member of her beloved Sewing Girls. She enjoyed spending her summers on Lake Champlain, skiing, knitting and playing bridge. A loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Albert MacLeod, her brothers Robert, Donald and Douglas MacLeod and her nephew/godson, Kenneth MacLeod. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Norman Faunce; her daughters Nancy Faunce and Elizabeth Faunce Andrews; son-in-law Charles Andrews and her grandsons Hunter and Benjamin Andrews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, redcross.org/local/nhvt/donate or Essex Rescue, essexrescue.org. Visiting hours will be held at AW Rich Funeral Home at 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., Vermont on May 20, 2016 at 5:00 – 8:00. Funeral service will be held at First Congregational Church at 39 Main Street, Essex Jct., Vermont on May 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Old Colchester Road, Essex Jct., Vermont. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com
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