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Marcia Rush Obituary
Marcia (Toft) Rush, 66, of Portland, beloved wife for 36 years of Thomas P. Rush, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford on April 21, 1948, she was the daughter of Joyce (Brewer) Toft and the late Robert L. Toft. She was a graduate of Rocky Hill High School, class of 1966 and Connecticut College, class of 1970. Marcia worked in Materials Management at Pratt & Whitney for 27 years at various locations: East Hartford, North Haven, Southington O.R.O. and Cheshire. She enjoyed sailing, fishing, power boating and traveling, especially to the Florida Keys, West coast, the Caribbean and Ireland. Despite the illness that affected her, Marcia was the bravest, most optimistic person who loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Richard L. Toft and wife Dolores of Las Vegas, NV and Douglas L. Toft of Rocky Hill; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Carmen Rush, Cathy and Gary Borne, Margaret and Edward Inman and Patrick and Maggie Rush, all of New Jersey and Daniel and Stephanie Rush of Virginia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday June 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St., Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. There are no calling hours. Donations in Marcia's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1463 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410. Funeral arrangements by the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield. To share a memory of Marcia with the family, please visit www.desopo.com.
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Penny Mac Dougall
April 10, 2016
I miss you my friend. Thirty years of talks, crying, laughing, lunches, getting upset with each other. You were the glue to my life with your family. I miss that. I love you, Penny
Seth and Karla Brewer
June 21, 2015
Marcia will long be remembered for her bright and positive attitude and perspective in spite of the many physical challenges she encountered. We know she was welcomed home by the church triumphant and is not encumbered by the limitations of her earthly body. She will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers go out to all the family and friends that were blessed to know her.
Lorna Annis
April 14, 2015
Tom, So sorry to hear the loss of your Marcia. I knew her from the get go at Pratt and Whitney. She was a very strong and courageous women through her ordeals.
April 14, 2015
Tom,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Marcia's passing. We look forward to celebrating her life with you and the Toft family in June. Our condolences to you and her family.
Love,
Dan & Stephanie Rush
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Bob Ewing
April 13, 2015
Tom & Family,
So sorry to hear of Marcia's passing. I join with many at P&W who remember her wonderful qualities she brought to the work place. Marcia was a firm believer in Romans 10:11 "anyone who believes in Him will not be disappointed".
Condolences to all her family.
April 13, 2015
Dear Tom, Thank you for letting me know. I am so very sorry for your loss. Since I read your news I have had so many memories of you both. Thanks for all of them. My love to you always.
NB
Paul and Jill Frickenhaus
April 13, 2015
Marcia, such a dear friend and a perfect example of hope and strength. Your good nature, wit and humor, sustained you in the face of sometimes overwhelming personal challenges and you will always be an inspiration to us. Our blessings to your family and especially to Tom who all devoted themselves to your well-being.
Peace.
Phil G
April 13, 2015
To Tom and family,
I had the pleasure of working with Marcia in Cheshire. Her sharp, witty humor is what I will always remember, but she also taught me a few things about working with a more diverse group of people. And for this, I am a better person because of those experiences. Thank You Marcia; and my sincerest condolences to her family.
Mark DiBella
April 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Love
April 13, 2015
Doug,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and may your happy memories comfort you.
Michelle Love
April 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Toft and Rush families. The World has lost a great woman. We were blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing her. She was such a strong person taken too soon. We love you.
Tina, Greg, Gregory, Dakota & Olivia Bourdon
Jenni, Jay, Jackson, Justin & Jameson Ladegard
April 12, 2015
Marci- you will be deeply missed but I'm so glad that you are no longer suffering. You deserve to rest and relax! You lived a life full of strength, determination and fight! There's not a person that has met you that has not learned a valuable life lesson from you. I will remember you always smiling ( or crying due to uncontrollable laughter), finding the bright side and never complaining even when you had a lot to complain about. I strive to be half as optimistic as you were. Love you!!
Ashley Toft Labbe
April 12, 2015
Marcia was full of spirit and love! She taught me that "things could always be worse", and we need to live each day to it's fullest. She had a special way of lighting up a room with her infectious laugh! She and Tommy had such a strong bond which seemed to be glued together with humor! I'm a better person for having her as my aunt for 31 years and being a witness to her strength and optimism over the years! She will be dearly missed but is at peace now, and will never be forgotten!
Sandi Solsky
April 12, 2015
What a warm and wonderful woman. I took care of her several times and she was always so upbeat and a warm smile. So sorry for your loss of such an amazing person, sister, daughter and freind.
Judy McKinney Frascarelli
April 12, 2015
Mrs. Toft, there are no words. Marcia was a wonderful person, and the world is better for having had her in it. My deepest sympathies to you. Mom sends hers as well. You are one of her greatest friends, and you are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless. Love, Judy xoxo
Judith Frascarelli
April 12, 2015
Doug, you already know how sorry I am. You lost a wonderful sister. She is finally free, and I know she is with your Dad and at peace. God Bless. Art sends his sympathies also. Judy xoxo
Rich Ewing
April 12, 2015
Tom, so sorry to hear of your loss. We heard the news when we were out with Marcus and Cindy the other night. It's been a long time since we've seen you and hope to see you in Mystic this summer. Our condolences and best wishes for the future.Our condolences and best wishes for the future.
Rich and Sherry Ewing
April 11, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Toft and Rush families. Marcia was my best friend and mentor for over 40 yrs. She will be missed deeply. I am a better person for knowing and loving her like a sister. Marcia's life echoed the highest ideals of Mercy, Humility and compassion taught by Jesus.
Deb Desrocher
April 11, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the Toft and Rush families.
Marcia was my best friend and mentor for over 40 years. She will be missed deeply. I am a better person for knowing and loving her like a sister. Marcia's life echoed the highest ideals of Mercy, humility, and compassion taught by Jesus.
Deb Desrocher
Bob Bruzy
April 11, 2015
My deepest condolences to you Doug and your family.
D'Esopo Funeral Home
April 11, 2015
Our deepest condolences on your loss. The D’Esopo Family.
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