Marion M. Rafferty

Rafferty, Marion M. GLENVILLE Marion M. Rafferty died August 20, 2008 after a short illness. Marion was born on July 6, 1931 in Jamaica Queens, N.Y., the daughter of the late John M. and Mabel H. Murray. She graduated from Far Rockaway High School in 1949. Marion moved to Schen-ectady in 1952 after her marriage to Gene Rafferty. She worked at the Scotia-Glenville High School as a secretary. When she became a mother, she stayed home until the early 70s when she became an employee of the Carl Company in Willowbrook. She worked there for over 20 years until the store closed. During her retirement, she babysat for her grandchildren, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, gambling, shopping, eating out and traveling, especially to Raquette Lake, N.Y. She also enjoyed her soap operas and playing cards. Marion was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed greatly by everyone whose life she touched. In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband, Eugene D. Rafferty and her sister, Alberta Insley. Marion is survived by her four daughters: Colleen Ellison (Curt), Erin Hubel (Paul), Cheryl Dalton, and Debbie Houghtaling (Larry), all of Glenville. Marion is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Megan, Sarah, Danny, Bryan, Katie, Zachary, Lesley, and Kaylee. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 from the Cavalry Episcopal Church, 86 Lake Hill Rd. in Burnt Hills, N.Y. Interment will follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 24. Memorial contributions in Marion's name are requested to be made to either the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Suite F, #227, 1659 Branham Ln., San Jose, CA 95118-5226 or the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave. Scotia, NY 12302. Online condolences to the family can be made at glenvillefuneralhome.com