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Marie Campbell Obituary
Greenfield, MA - Marie E. Campbell, aged 85, of Pierce Street in Greenfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Born on October 5, 1938, in Greenfield, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Zagata) Wallner.
Marie graduated from The Franklin County Public Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. After graduation, she was instrumental in leading the nursing team of the first Intensive Care Unit established at the hospital. She also dedicated many years as a Registered Nurse at the Associated Surgeons of Greenfield before retiring.
Known for her cheerfulness, selflessness, and unconditional love and wisdom, Marie found joy in helping others. In her leisure time, she loved gardening, sewing, antiquing, and embarking on adventurous road trips with her sisters Carol, Ginny, Joanie, and sister-in-law Amanda. She also enjoyed hosting family gatherings and was famous for her award-winning pies.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixteen years, James Campbell, as well as her brother Bill Wallner of Guilford, CT and sister Carol Wandeloski of Greenfield, MA. Marie is survived by her son, John Campbell and his wife Christine of Sunderland; her daughters, Susan Herbst and her husband Eric of Newport, RI, and Margaret Scarborough and her husband Kevin of South Deerfield; as well as her four granddaughters, Haley, Shelby, Rachel, and Kaitlyn, and several nieces and nephews. Marie also leaves her sisters Ginny Wesoloski of South Deerfield, MA and Joan Wenzel of Shelburne, MA.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 11, at 1 PM at Calvary Cemetery, Wisdom Way, Greenfield, followed by a memorial gathering at her home at 63 Pierce Street.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are managed by the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com
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Pete Campbell
October 16, 2024
John, Sue & Peggy, So sorry to learn of your mom's passing.
Beth Morrissey
October 6, 2024
Sue and Peggy - I´m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was like a second mother to us growing up, and probably to many others. I hope that happy memories ease your pain somewhat.
Anne Morrissey Taylor
October 3, 2024
Susie and Peggy, I´m so sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. Such happy memories of time spent on Pierce Street - your mom was such a wonderful woman. Thinking of you.
Dawn Winn Hayden
October 3, 2024
I worked with Marie for a couple years and sat and chatted with her often, she was the sweetest soul and hardworking woman I´ve ever met.
Christine St. Laurent Duffy
October 3, 2024
Dear John, Sue and Peggy,
Sending my deepest condolences for the loss of your dear mother. I'll never forget her kindness and her strength. Her unwavering love of all of you was her greatest accomplishment in life. My lifelong love of antiques and all things old and interesting started with her. I'm forever grateful and happy I had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace.
Mary (Harrington) McLellan
October 3, 2024
Peggy, please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. All of you are in my prayers.
John Dearden
October 3, 2024
Sorry to hear about your mom Peggy, Kevin and family, it´s such a helpless feeling. My heart hurts for you. In my thoughts, John
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