John H. Marshall Jr.

MARSHALL, John H. Jr. died August 24, 2008 at home in Westport Harbor, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Martha (Damon) Marshall. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late John H. and Anita T. (Potts) Marshall. After graduating from St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA and Harvard College in 1954, he served in the US Army in France. His entire career was spent in the lumber business. He was a founder of GMC Hardwoods and Marshall and Marshall Lumber Co. He was a member of the Acoaxet Club, Elephant Rock Beach Club and Spindle Rock Yacht Club all in Westport and the Harvard Club. His many varied interests included birding, college ice hockey, the stock market and travel. He had a lifelong passion for minerals and was very respected in the field. While living in Cincinnati, Ohio about 40 years ago he helped start the Bullskin Creek Bird Club with a group of close friends which continues to this day. Surviving in addition to his wife: children John H. Marshall, III of Westhampton, MA Nina T. Marshall of Heath, MA Louisa W. Marshall of Millis, MA, Charlotte P. Giovanella of Sherborn, MA and their spouses, 7 grandchildren, Step-children: Elizabeth D. Ward of Dedham, MA, Jonathan C. Ward of West Palm Beach and their 5 children. According to his wishes, relatives and friends are welcome to Celebrate His Life at his summer residence 73 Peckham Lane, Westport Harbor, MA Saturday September 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Trustees of Reservations 572 Essex St. Beverly, MA 01915. Arrangements in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute.