Marion L. Tobey

Marion L. Tobey, 98, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Hinsdale, NH passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at her residence in Huntsville, AL. She was born in North Heath, MA on June 20, 1915; the daughter of the late Frank and Almedia (Barnes) Arabia.

Marion was a long time resident of Hinsdale before moving to AL to be closer to her daughter in 2000. She was educated in the Hinsdale school systems. Marion was employed for many years as a housekeeper at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of the senior citizens club in Hinsdale. Marion enjoyed gardening, reading, watching TV, and was an avid animal lover; she especially loved spending time with her two cats, Cappuccino and Sophie.

She is predeceased by her husband, Ralph P. Tobey in 1982, a daughter, Betty Ragna; two brothers, Clyde and Francis LaPlante and a sister, Hazel Saczawa.

She is survived by two sons, Carl Tobey and his wife Sue of Manchester, NH and Francis Tobey and his wife Susan of Bedford, NH; three daughters, Edith Dunham and her husband Henry of Hinsdale, NH, Barbara Romious and her husband William of Huntsville, AL and Beverly Hasting of Maine; seventeen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 6PM to 8PM at KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME, 57 HIGH STREET, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Hinsdale, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marion's name to Hospice of the Valley, 12521 Alabama 157, Moulton, AL 35650 or a charity of one's choice.