Marion E. (Webster) Fisher, 96, of The Meadows in Rochdale, MA passed away on August 5, 2022 after a brief illness and is now in the loving arms of her Savior.

She was born in Roxbury, VT on February 11, 1926 to Henry and Dora (Howe) Webster. While a young girl, she went to live with her Aunt Harriet Ordway who raised her to be the amazing woman she became. It was at her aunt’s boarding house that she met Woodrow Wilson Fisher. A few days after she graduated from Randolph High School in 1944, they married while he was home on a brief leave before he shipped overseas for WWII. She spent his time away contributing to the war effort by working at a thermos company until he returned. They moved several times, working on many farms in Vermont and Massachusetts, before settling in Spencer, MA where she lived for almost 60 years.

She was active with the Society of Friends sewing circle in Worcester, MA, serving with the Rebekahs of the International Order of the Odd Fellows, and various ladies’ groups at the Methodist and Congregational churches in Spencer, MA.

Due to failing health, she decided to move to The Meadows in Rochdale, MA in 2012. She spent her time reading, visiting with staff and residents, attending church services in the activities room, completing numerous puzzles, “stepping” outside to watch the birds and to enjoy nature, writing to and calling loved ones near and far, and drinking the good “downstairs” coffee with her cherished roommate Genevieve.

She thrived while there and led a very social and bustling life, making friends easily with other residents, nurses, and staff. Their care and attention for her, and us, kept us going in her last days. We would like to thank them and the Hospice team that helped her transition. We are grateful that she was able to enjoy an active life right up until only a couple of days before she passed away.

She is predeceased by her husband “Woody” of 52 years; her son Andrew and his wife Rosemary of Canton, GA; her daughter Marlene May (infant); her son Gregory (pregnancy loss); her sisters and their spouses Evelyn (Ken) Healy, Myrtle (Bert) Cameron, Pearl (Joe) La Barge, Eva (Ted) Graham, and brother George Webster; and her son-in-law William E. Franzen.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn (William) Franzen of Boylston, MA; her granddaughter Shannon (J. Vinnie) Lau and their sons Brennan & Alexander of Shirley, MA; her “daughter-from-another-mother” Rose Joy of North Brookfield, MA; and several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

At Marion’s request, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. A private burial will be held in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton, MA. Arrangements are under the care of Pillsbury Funeral Home 163 Main St. Spencer.