Mary E. Marquis

Feeding Hills – Mary E. (Barrett) Marquis, 88, passed away on January 12, 2018 at the caring community of Heritage Hall Nursing Home-North in Agawam, Massachusetts after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was the devoted wife of the late Alfred J. Marquis and beloved mother of the late Theresa M. Bryant.She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Francis A. and Kathleen (Lynch) Barrett. Mary received her Bachelor of Arts from Boston University-School of Education, previously having attended Perry College (now Curry College) in Milton, Massachusetts. Mary nurtured people with her love, music, faith, and compassion. She taught Kindergarten for four years at the Cutler Primary School, Somerville, Massachusetts before moving to Feeding Hills, where she raised her family of six children. Mary proudly credits her experience as a Kindergarten teacher for giving her the skills necessary to raise a large family. She is survived by her son James E. Marquis of Chicago, Illinois; four daughters; Kathleen M. Marquis of West Springfield, Massachusetts, Mary A. Marquis of Stuart, Florida, Elizabeth A. Marquis of Westfield, Massachusetts, and Margaret A. Marquis of Port St. Lucie, Florida; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00AM on Saturday January 27, 2018  at Sacred Heart Parish, 1065 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills; with burial to follow in the Springfield Street Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Everyone is asked  to please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 65 Elliot Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105

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