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Marcia was a Director of The United Way, a member of the Lion's club, and served on the board of Youth and Family Services. She was the President and CEO of Amtech, Inc. in Branford and also worked as a Real Estate agent for Century 21.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Marcia's greatest gift was her artistic nature. She was an expert Theorem Painter; knitter, crafter and cook. She was a seamstress to actresses and her gowns appeared on the Merv Griffin Show.
Marcia loved classic homes, particularly Victorian homes. She had a keen eye for architecture and classic home restoration. She loved to collect various antiques, especially Depression glass. She enjoyed reading books, mostly Fiction, and watching HGTV.
Marcia was best remembered as a loving and caring mother. Not only did she have four sons, she was a matriarch to many who called her mom. She always knew what her boys were up to, good or bad, and was always a favorite on class field trips.
Marcia is predeceased by her husband of 33 years, William. She leaves four sons, John Gill of Niantic, Steven Gill and wife, Lena of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Leigh Gesick and wife, Kathleen of Old Saybrook, Michael Gesick and wife, Wendy of Chester. Marcia also leaves five grandchildren, Alexa and Jonathan Gesick; Barrett, Anna, and Audrey Gill. Marcia leaves one sister, Holly Martin of Florida.
She was predeceased by her oldest sister, Nancy Timiniskas, formerly of Old Saybrook.
Calling Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 18, 2009, at Swan Funeral Home in Old Saybrook.
A memorial service celebrating Marcia's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday Feb. 19, at the First Church of Christ (Congregational) in Old Saybrook.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Marcia's name be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, www.lupus.org
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Kathy Leindecker
February 17, 2009
You don't know me but I was touched by your mother several years ago when I had the opportunity to treat Marcia as an out-patient at the physical medicine out-pt. clinic in Essex. Your mother was in a lot of pain but she was determined to be well and to keep going. Many, many people have come in and out of my life in the 25 years I have been an occupational therapist. There are only a handful of patients that impress me so that I remember them always. Special people that touch my life and Marcia was that type of person. She taught me how to make a Cherry pie and even bought me cans of pitted sour cherries so I could make my own. Since then I have made a cherry pie to celebrate Washington's birthday every year, just as I did a few days ago. Your mother was on my mind then and will be as long as can make cherry pies. May you find comfort in knowing your mother touched many lives in so many small but wonderful ways.
teri metsack
February 17, 2009
To the Gesick family, each of you should be so proud. You were so wonderful to your mom. Marica was blessed to have such caring sons and daughter in laws in her life. She was very proud of her grandchildren and the gallery of pictures on display, made her shine. Together you gave her a wonderful life. God Bless all of you.
sue burns
February 17, 2009
marcia will be greatly missed. i will always have wondereful memories of her.
rich and teri metsack
February 16, 2009
Do not stand at my grave and weep. Iam not there i do not sleep. Iam a thousand winds that blow. Iam the diamond glints on snow.Iam the sunlight on ripened grain.Iam the gentle autumns rain. Iam the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. i am not there, i do not sleep. we love you marcia. Rich and Teri
Sue,your drive thru friend
February 16, 2009
Mike and Leigh,we have been through a diffucult year. May you find peace knowing that you loved your parents and did what you could for them. God bless you.
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