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Marion Strange Obituary
MANCHESTER -- Marion B. (Renkowicz) Strange, 75, died Jan. 1, 2009, at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born in Chicopee Falls, Mass., on Jan. 17, 1933, the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Rys) Renkowicz.
Mrs. Strange received her bachelor of science degree from New Hampshire College and her master of science degree from Springfield College. She belonged to the Academy of Social Workers, was a certified Reiki healer and was an occasional adjunct social work instructor for the University of New Hampshire. She enjoyed a long career as a clinical social worker at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, retiring in 2007.
Mrs. Strange devoted her life to her family. She was an avid reader and a lifelong learner.
She was a devout member of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Bedford.
The family includes three daughters, Linda Hamm of Chester, Donna Stutler of Connecticut, and Gail Wilkinson of Massachusetts; two sons, John Strange and Matthew Strange, both of Indiana; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Strange, in 1979.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at noon at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. Burial will be at the family's convenience. Memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Seton Building Fund, 190 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford 03110.
For more information: www.lambertfuneralhome.com
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Mark Heatwole
January 10, 2009
Hello Strange Famly,
Sorry to hear the news. Our condolences and best wish's and prayers are with you at this time of sorry. Rejoice in knowing she is with the Lord during these times.
Linda (Heatwole) Greenia
January 8, 2009
Linda, Donna, Gail, Matthew and John,
Please foward contact info (email address) we have pics of you and your Mom.
God Bless,
Alice Weber
January 6, 2009
Dear Linda, Donna, Gail, Matthew and John,
I worked as an R.N. with Marion for about 12 years at SNHMC, before I left in 1999. As a social worker, your mother touched so many lives with her compassion and empathy. She treated everyone equally--the homeless, the chronic mentally ill, the addicted, the depressed and the grief-stricken. In her own quiet way, she conveyed to every human being she counseled, a sense of self-worth and dignity, and most of all, a sense of hope. I was happy to reconnect with her at Rivier College, where we both took Rise classes--I spoke with her there at our last class just before Thanksgiving. I feel fortunate to have known your mother.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Alice Weber
Linda Greenia (Heatwole)
January 5, 2009
Dear Linda, Gail, Donna, Matthew and John,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. I will always remember your Mom as a kind and caring person, who was such a good girlfriend to my Mom. I always remembered her kindness and beautiful laugh. My Mom and Dad were so happy the last time she was able to stop by and visit when she was in Chicopee.
May your memories sooth the grief you are feeling now. You are in my prayers.
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