Marion E. Neill

Marion E. (Kirby) Neill died at home Aug. 26, 2012, following complications from a recent stroke, at the age of 92. Born in South Boston, she lived in Quincy and Braintree before moving to Sandwich 40 years ago. She worked as a secretary in the Braintree School Department and later as a clerk at the Barnstable County Court House. Marion had been an active member in the Sandwich Womens Club, Sandwich Arts and Crafts Association, the Cape Cod Art Association, and the First Church of Christ in Sandwich. She and her husband, the late Ben Neill, were married for 62 years. She was the mother of the late Robert K. and Alan B. Neill; and sister of the late William Kirby. She is survived by her son, Arthur W. Neill and his wife Nancy of Sandwich; and five grandchildren, Monica Petersen of East Sandwich, Eric Neill of Stoughton, David Neill of Mashpee, Amanda Neill of Sandwich and Matthew Neill of Sandwich; along with nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Alice Trubiano of Milton and Joan Kirby of Quincy; as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at 11 a.m., with calling hours at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, Rte. 6A, Sandwich. Donations in Marions memory may be made to the Sandwich Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1824, Sandwich, MA 02563.