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Dorothy Marble Obituary
Her husband, Kenneth L. Marble, died in 2002. She leaves two sons, Allan F. Marble of Dudley and John Marble and his wife Ruth of Clinton; two daughters, Gail Walker of Chapala, Mexico and Logan Barrett of Arizona; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. A brother, Alden Francis, and a sister, Geneva Francis, predeceased her. She was born in Newark, NJ, daughter of Henry M. and Lillie E. (Lark) Francis, and lived in Worcester most of her life.
Dorothy was owner of an assisted living home for women. She also worked as an office clerk for an insurance company. She was a member of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Worcester. She was also a Cub Scout den mother.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29 at RICE FUNERAL HOME, 300 Park Ave. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140.
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John E Marble
May 28, 2018
Dear Mom. So sorry that you left us so many years ago. I think of you each day. Ruth and I have you and Dad picture in the dinning room. It looks wonderful. Miss you both, maybe will be together some day. Until then, remember I love you.
John
August 28, 2008
i met mrs marble several years ago and she was the sweetest person i have ever met she made me laugh and told the same story when she came to have her hair done but it was as if it was the first time i was hearing that story she made us smile at ourselves, thank you for giving me that time with her every week. sincerely Cecile.
Christine Casasanto
August 25, 2008
sorry for your loss ,,, your family are in my prays
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