Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Jan 9, 1936 - Feb 25, 2026
Marge was endlessly kind and welcoming. She loved a good time and had a gift for making everyone feel at ease and included. We are keeping her family and all who loved her in our thoughts.
Ryan and Caitlin McShera
March 03, 2026 | Essex, MA | Family
So blessed you came into our lives. We had so many wonderful times with you and Grampa Pat. We love you and will miss you. Love Rick and Denise
Denise McShera
March 03, 2026 | Southborough, MA | Family
I am lucky to have been working where Marge was living. Marge was such a unique, lovely, sweet person.
Will always rememberher her .as a spirited dancer with a beautiful spirit. She always made me smile.
Martha Brown
March 02, 2026 | Worcester, MA | Friend
My cherished friend of 60 years. We spent a lot of our lifes together with everlasting memories. I will miss her very much.
Marge was a wonderful person and enjoyed life.
My love to you Sharon and Steven.
Love Carol and daughters, Kelley,Amy, Jennifer
Carol O'Loughlin
March 01, 2026 | Bolton, MA | Friend
So sorry, Stephen. We have so many fun memories. May she rest in peace.
Edna Arsenault
March 01, 2026 | Clinton, MA | Friend
A cherished friend. We have such precious memories of time spent together. As Patsy always said "Great Fun!" We will miss her. All our love to her family and friends. Sharon & John.
Sharon Drobinski
February 28, 2026 | Bonita Springs, FL | Friend
So grateful for her welcoming me as family. Love and miss you Marge.
Terri Osborne
February 27, 2026 | Chaplin, CT | Family
Shrewsbury- Marjorie A. (Crowley) McShera, 90, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away on February 25, 2026.
Born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur J. and Christine E. (Lavigne) Crowley. Marjorie was raised in Worcester and later, Shrewsbury, in the home built by her grandfather, Henry J. Lavigne. A graduate of Shrewsbury High School class of 1954.
Marjorie lived life with enthusiasm. She loved music and was known to be the first one dancing. At her residence at Orchard Grove, she was known as “dancing Marge” dancing to the entertainment. She enjoyed traveling, cruising, playing golf (getting 2 hole in ones) and playing bocce. She and her first husband, Nelson taught ballroom dancing to the junior high school students in Lancaster.
She was a great spectator for her children and grandchildren going to all their sport functions. She was a very active member of the Clinton Emblem Club being the past president twice and was a Past State President of the Emblem Club. Most importantly she enjoyed spending her time with family and friends.
She is survived by her loving children: Sharon Hoover and her husband Douglas, Steven Powell and his long-time companion Terri Osborne. Her grandchildren Nicholas Powell, Coreen Lee, Brady Hoover, Brandon Hoover, Christopher McAndrews, Stephen McAndrews, Wyatt McAndrews, and Lillie Clark. Sister Donna McGuinness. Stepchildren: Patrick (Ricky) McShera and his wife Denise, Maureen Foster and her husband James, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her late husband of 32 years Nelson G. Powell, and Patrick McShera of 25 years, her son Scott A. Powell, daughter Sandra A. McAndrews, stepdaughter Kathleen Flynn, her siblings Philip A. Crowley and Brenda M. Taylor.
Marjorie’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at The Residence of Orchard Grove, Shrewsbury and her care team with Compassus Hospice throughout her illness.
Private services will be held under the care of McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St, Clinton. Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com
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