Marion Alda Paris

Marion A. Paris, age 88, of Corning, NY, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post. She was born on August 6, 1937, in Burlington, PA, the daughter of the late Vern B. and Gladys J. (Impson) Paris.

Marion attended the Addison School District before moving to Corning, where she graduated from Corning Free Academy, Class of 1956. She later attended Beardsley Business School in Elmira and went on to work for Angus Insurance Company in Watkins Glen. Beginning her career as an office manager, she retired as an office agent after 30 years of dedicated service. She was also a member of the Professional Women's Group of Watkins Glen.

As a young child, Marion suffered from polio and lived her life enduring the effects of the disease with remarkable strength and determination. She had a passion for crafting, especially needlepoint and plastic canvas, and excelled at anything she set her mind to learning. Marion lovingly cared for her parents for many years prior to their passing.

She greatly enjoyed traveling, visiting many states and destinations including Alaska to see her brother, as well as Hawaii, Mexico, and Canada. She also cherished a Caribbean cruise and fondly remembered traveling cross-country with five of her siblings. A woman of strong faith, Marion was deeply involved in her church communities at Faith Baptist Church in Dundee and Calvary Baptist Church in Corning.

In her free time, Marion devoted herself to researching her family genealogy and often helped plan and organize family gatherings and reunions. She was also actively involved with her community at Daysprings, and the many events they held.

Marion will be remembered as a caring and loving sister and aunt. She deeply cherished her relationships with her nieces and nephews and held her family close to her heart.

Marion is survived by, sisters: Mildred 'Millie' Miles of Corning, NY, Nancy Burdick of Corning, NY; sister-in-law, Sandy Paris of Corning, NY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her siblings: Verna (Don) Shelford, Robert (Ann) Paris, Wayne Paris, Leo Paris, Hugh (Rose) Paris, Eugene (Amy) Paris; and, brother-in-law, Hugh Miles.

There will be a funeral service held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at 2:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 2915 Main St., Corning, NY 14830.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a date to be announced in the Spring with Pastor Paul Schmick officiating. She will be laid to rest in Coopers Plains Cemetery, Painted Post. Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney St., Corning has been entrusted with Marion's care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marion's name may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 2915 Main St., Corning, NY 14830.