Our beloved mother passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 10 ^th , 1941 in Montpelier, VT. She was raised in Claremont and was the daughter of George and Gladys Descoteau.

In her youth she worked at the Corner Bookstore in Claremont. She owned Ferland's Country Store in North Charlestown and spent many years working at Burdick's Chocolates in Walpole, NH.

She was a positive, compassionate, strong and creative Mother and Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and Friends.

Survivors include her partner Robert Favreau of Fitzwilliam, NH. Her children David Ferland, Donna (Paul) Judd, Darlene (Kerry) Johnson, Dale Ferland, Daniel (Heather) Ferland. 13 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is also survived by her siblings Janet Rielly, Anne Fontaine, Thomas Descoteau and Gerard Descoteau. She was predeceased by her brother Michael Descoteau and daughter in-law Penny Ferland.

There will be no calling hours. Interment for immediate family only. For those who wish to attend, there will be a celebration of life at Donna and Paul Judd's house at 78 Judland Heights Charlestown, NH on Saturday August 7 ^th at noon.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Jack Byrne Center who took such good care of our mother.

The family suggests memorial donations be made in Marion's name to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf

Po Box 191

Langdon, NH 03602

Attn: Mary Lou Huffling