WEST SPRINGFIELD – Susan A. (Martin) Marion, age 66, of West Springfield died on Friday, May 9, 2014 at her home. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late James and Rhea (Beauchemin) Martin, attended the former Precious Blood Grammar School and was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School.
Susan was the Assistant Office Manager for the Pathology Department at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, and a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church in Holyoke. Susan was devoted to her siblings and their families. She loved all animals and was a proactive supporter of animal rights.
Susan was predeceased by her husband, Laurier Marion in 1981. She is survived by a brother, James E. Martin and his wife Patricia of Westfield; three sisters, Ann Marie Martin-Lees and her husband David of Westfield, Louise Labrie and her husband Phillip of Westfield, and Denise Murphy and her husband Thomas of Granger, IN; 7 cherished nieces and nephews and 4 beloved grandnieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Sharon Beauchemin, R.N. for all of the special care she gave Susan and her family.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 16th at 9:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1945 Northampton Street, Holyoke. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the MA Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Main Street, Agawam. A calling hour will be held prior to the Mass from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street. Holyoke, MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Susan to Dakin Animal Shelter, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105 or Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01102.
