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Marian Lord Obituary
Worcester - Marian D. (Cook) Lord, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, Northborough.
Marian was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Averill E. and Ada G. (Pross) Cook. She graduated from South High School and Becker Junior College. A lifelong resident of Worcester, Marian relocated to the Whitney Place community in Northborough five years ago, where she was lovingly cared for by the staff there, as well as the staff of the Beaumont Nursing Center, where Marian spent her final days. Marian worked for 23 years as a senior secretary at New England Electric Systems in Westborough prior to her retirement. She was a longtime member of the United Congregational Church of Worcester and the Stella Chapter # 3, Order of the Eastern Star. An accomplished figure skater and a longtime coach, Marian helped guide many area skaters to success. She was a member of US Figure Skating, the Professional Skaters Association and The Skating Club of Worcester.
Marian was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Louis E. Lord in 2002. She was also predeceased by her son, Robert Lord in 2013 and her two brothers, Robert and Theodore Cook. She will be forever missed by her daughter, Lynne-Ann Bonnici and her husband, Chris of Shrewsbury; her daughter-in-law, Julie Lord of Natural Bridge, VA; her two grandsons, S. Enzo Bonnici and Enrico L Bonnici; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and celebrate Marian's life on Saturday, December 15th from 11a.m. -12 Noon at the Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester. A prayer service will follow the visiting hour at 12 Noon. Burial in Rural Cemetery, Worcester will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the US Figure Skating Memorial Fund (www.1961memorialfund.com) 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 or to a charity of the donor's choice. To share a memory or online condolence with the family, please visit
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Nancy Vickery Taylor
January 8, 2019
Lynne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just learned of her passing. My heart goes out to you. I have many fond memories of Marian and my grandparents skating stories. She was an amazing teacher to so many of us both on and off the ice.
Charles Foster
December 21, 2018
Marian was the backbone of figure skating in Worcester for many years, her contributions to to the sport were countless. As you can see from other comments she was loved by her students. Marian left them with much more than skating skills.
December 17, 2018
Mrs. Lord was my skating teacher at Webster Square from 1963 until about 1969 and then again over at Lake Ave in the early '70s. I alsolutely adored her. She used to skate behind me holding onto my braids. I was so proud. She really holds a special spot in my heart and even though I never even came close to my childhood dreams of becoming a skater as elegant as she was, I will never forget her kindness and the love she showed towards me and all her students.
Anna Gebelein Keegan
originally from Grafton Mass.
Betsy Hoag
December 13, 2018
Rest in peace Aunt Marian. I hope you are skating in heaven and back in the loving arms of your family.
Mary Anne Matys
December 11, 2018
Mrs. Lord was my skating teacher. I loved her! She was so kind and patient. Rest In Peace.
Lisa Serabian
December 10, 2018
Thank you to Mrs. Lord for all the happy hours of figure skating and the lifelong memories. I carried your lessons throughout my life.
Nancy-Jo LaMonica
December 10, 2018
Marian was a long time neighbor. May she now Rest In Peace in her new home.
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