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Marion MacMillan Obituary
Her husband William J. MacMillan, Jr. died in 1994.
Marion leaves her daughters, Shirley and her husband Stephen "Sam" Hill, and Cynthia M. and her husband Michael Dube, all of Auburn; her three granddaughters whom she adored, Stephanie Hill Rice, of Leicester, Amy Kaczyk Sullivan, of Harwich, and Allison Hill, of Worcester. She leaves six great grandchildren, Mac, Abigail, Zoe, Emma, Sam, and Hannah. She also leaves her "Dube Grandchildren", Kyle and Todd Dube, Jennifer Bohn and Susan Folsom and 11 great grandchildren from this extended family who affectionately called her "Ma". She leaves one sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Everett and Earl Knowlton and Mildred Bjork and Dorothy Wilson.
She was born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Florence (Berg) Knowlton; she lived in Auburn for most of her life. Marion enjoyed baking her loved ones favorite goodies, Christmas cookies and apple pies. She loved to knit, sew, and was a skilled cake decorator, whittler, and basket maker. She assisted Cindy for many years with her own basket weaving business.
Marion's best friends in life were her siblings and their spouses whom she and Will went on many camping trips with. She especially enjoyed Augusts at South Arm Campground with so many she loved. Weekly lunch dates with Jennifer, who was so devoted, were a bright spot for her.
Her family would like to thank UMass Hospice, especially Kelly and Pam, for their loving care and comfort they showed the family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 5-8 PM Friday in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 12PM Saturday October 25. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Auburn Fuel Fund, 104 Central Street, Auburn, MA 01501 or the Auburn Relay for life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marion MacMillan
joan lindstrom
October 27, 2008
Dear Amy and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Joan (Flynn) Lindstrom -- Auburn,MA
Sandy Ringgard
October 27, 2008
Shirley, Steve, Cindy, Mike and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope your memories will keep you strong. Love, Ron, Sandy, and Joyce Ringgard
Bill Stone
October 25, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend to my parents. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
James Ojerholm
October 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fran and Janet Paquette
October 24, 2008
Shirley, Cindi, and family.....we are sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Cowee
October 24, 2008
Mrs Knowlton and Diane,
Fred and I are both sorry for your loss. We will say a prayer for Aunt Marion.
Cheryl and Fred
lori cowee
October 24, 2008
Hello,
My name is Lori Cowee and I am a friend of Diane and Evelyn Knowlton.
I had the pleasure of meeting your mom a few times and I am sorry for your loss.
She was a strong lady and will be missed.
Ruth Murphy
October 24, 2008
We are saddened by the news of your loss. We wish you and your family peace and love.
Ruth and Roger Murphy
Rose Stone
October 24, 2008
Dear Shirley,Sam and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Legasey
October 24, 2008
Cindy,Shirley and all the family,
I am sorry to see the passing of your mom. I remember her as a very sweet and kind lady a trait she shares with her daughters.
Sincerly,
Pamela Rososky
October 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Marion was such a kind spirit with an unbeleivable sense of humor. She will be thought of often and be forever in my thoughts along with all of you.
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