Marian Nelson Marshall, 96, of Chamberlain, passed away after a short illness on Nov. 11.
Marian was born on Aug. 31, 1918, in Cleveland, Ohio to Emil and Alma Nelson. She graduated from high school in Euclid, Ohio, after which she attended Ohio State University.
After a courtship that included traveling much of the country together with their mothers chaperoning, she married the love of her life, Hubert “Hugh” Marshall on Nov. 22, 1940. Early in their marriage, and while Hugh was serving in the Navy, Marian worked for the Presbyterian Church and with the Girl Scouts. She was also a talented calligrapher whose hand-lettered signs grace many walls to this day.
Marian and Hugh shared a love of the outdoors, and camped and canoed nearly all their lives. Some of their children’s fondest memories are of the long canoe trips they took with family friends deep into the Quetico region of Canada. Marian’s chocolate chip cookies made with a reflector oven in the campfire were always a hit after a long day of paddling.
After several moves within Ohio and New Jersey, Marian and Hugh settled in Aurora, Ohio where they lived happily for 25 years. When Hugh retired, they winterized their summer home on Long Cove Point in Chamberlain, where they spent many more contented years together.
It was frequently remarked by those who knew her that Marian was the epitome of a true lady. She was also known for her intelligence, her sense of humor, her love of all things Swedish, her bright red hair, her artistic ability, and most of all her devotion to her beloved husband and family.
Marian is survived by son, Kirk, wife Wendy and their four children; son, Keith, wife Rose and their son; son, James, wife Diane and their three children; and daughter, Victoria Smith and husband Paul; and nine great-grandchildren.
From the day she began dating her husband to the day he predeceased her they were together for 75 years, 71 of them in marriage. She was also predeceased by her brother, Alvar Nelson.
There will be no calling hours.
A private burial will be held in Maine at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory, to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
The Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home, 763 Mass Ave., Lunenburg, Mass., is assisting the family.
See www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net to leave condolences.
