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Dennis Marshia Obituary
EAST FAIRFIELD - Dennis Marshia, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home in East Fairfield.
He was born in St. Albans on November 8, 1947 to Helen (McLaren) Marshia and the late Ramon Marshia.
Dennis proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he acquired skills as an electrician. Dennis worked as an electrician for his entire career. Dennis married Polly (Bevins) on August 22, 1970 after they met at the Fletcher Grange Dance. Dennis loved baseball and softball and volunteered as a coach for many years. He was instrumental in starting the Babe Ruth league in the area.
When he wasn't on the field or working, Dennis could be found playing cards at Legion or the Elks Club, or indulging in his passions: hunting, golfing, enjoying sun-soaked days at the beach, and tending to his garden. He cherished his winters in Florida, where he enjoyed treasured time with family and friends. Dennis was known for his lively spirit at the Marshia deer camp, where competition around the card table, and hunting stories were always in abundance.
He is survived by his children, Tammy Larose and her husband Ron, and Craig Marshia; grandchildren, Wyatt Larose and his wife Rachel, and Elisabeth Larose; great grandchild, Farah Larose; mother, Helen Marshia; brother, Michael Marshia; siblings-in-law, Chris Beaudry, Bob Hicks, Judy Cheney and her husband Bill, David Bevins and his wife Marlene, Beverly Gingras and her husband Meddie, and Gail Bevins; and several nieces & nephews. In addition to his father, Dennis was predeceased by his wife, Polly Marshia; sisters, Gail Marshia, Sharon Beaudry, and Sheila Hicks; in-laws, Ira & Irene Bevins; and brothers-in-law, Larry Bevins, Bruce Bevins, and Ronnie Bevins.
Friends and family are invited to Dennis' life celebration on Thursday, September 11, 2025 to include visitation from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM followed with a funeral service at 1:00 PM at the Goss-Spears Life Celebration Home, 96 Dickinson Avenue, Enosburg Falls, VT. Interment will follow in St. George's Cemetery in Bakersfield.
For those who wish, contributions in Dennis' memory may be made to the American Legion Post #42, P.O. Box 572, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.
Condolences, photos, and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com
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