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MANCHESTER - George E. Marshall, 82, died May 11, 2009, at Elliot Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Townsend, Mass., on Jan. 9, 1927, the son of Leon and Ruth Marshall.
Prior to retirement, he had worked for Nabisco for more than 25 years.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Elliot Senior Center. He was an avid Celtics and Red Sox fan.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen G. (Zarsky) Marshall, in 2007.
IN HIS LIFE: The family includes three children, Daniel E. Marshall and his wife, Susan, of Manchester, Bonnie M. Edmonds and her late husband, Robert, of Scituate, Mass., and David A. Marshall and his wife, Ann, of Manchester; three grandchildren, Ryan Marshall, Abby Laughlin and Matt Marshall; one great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Laughlin, all of Manchester; one brother, Leon S. Marshall Jr. of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A funeral service is Thursday at noon in J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St., Manchester.
Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Townsend Mass., at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neely House, Tufts New England Medical Center, 750 Washington St., Boston, Mass. 02111.
For more information. visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.
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Bob Stanton
May 18, 2009
David, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Chuck Maturo
May 15, 2009
What a nice guy George was, I am very sorry to just find out about his death.I always rememeber how proud he was of his children and family.
Jan Sebring
May 13, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Love Jan and Amanda Sebring
David Feeney
May 12, 2009
Very proud to have known George Marshall. He was a friend and avid sports fan.A proud and engaging man. George has a wonderful family, all of them my friends.An avid Seinfeld viewer. He could talk sports and life with anyone. Proud to have him as my friend.
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