Marian C. Reilly

71. Passed on July 18th at Cape Cod Hospital from complications of an acute stroke. A longtime resident of Lexington and East Sandwich, she and her husband, now live in Williamsburg, VA. Born in Royal Oak, MI on 2/6/37 Marian's memory continues through her husband, Dr. James P. Reilly, their daughters Kathleen and Elayne and their son Michael and his wife, Lois, and three grandchildren, Margaret, Bridget, and Nicholas. A true American patriot, Marian was active in Lexington & Sandwich town government, social work, public service and education, and was instrumental in the preservation and conservation of Cape Cod as Chairwoman of the Cape Cod Historic District Commission. Marian was a courageous activist in civil and women's rights and vigorously pursued both Massachusetts and national political issues through the Democratic Party, the National Organization of Women, and the League of Women Voters. Marian loved her family and friends with compassion, insight, humor, and sparkle. A celebration of her life will be given on Saturday, September 27th, at the historic Dan'l Webster Inn, Sandwich, MA from 12 to 4 in the afternoon. Those who have shared Marian's life are encouraged to attend and share memories, pictures and stories. The family committal service will be private. Memorial donations may be made to The Sojourner House, for the Father John Crowley Fund, 85 Rockland Street, Roxbury MA, 02128, in memory of her lifelong support and philanthropic work on behalf of the indigent and disadvantaged. Please visit her guest book www.ccgfuneralhome.com