March 8, 2011
Parsons, Margery
Margery Jane (Lyons) Parsons, a resident of Dedham for 82 years, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Faulkner Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. She was 88. Margery was born April 30, 1922 in Portland, Maine, the only child of Owen P. and Ceciel (Sisson) Lyons. She grew up in Dedham, graduating from Dedham High School with the Class of 1939, and attended Chandler School in Boston where she learned her secretarial skills. Margery had a gift for friendship, lots of sparkle and charm, and a wonderful sense of humor. She was a good listener and had life-long relationships with many people. She was secretary to the Superintendant of Schools in Dedham for many years until her retirement in 1984. Margery was the wife of the late William B. Parsons Jr. She is survived by her second husband, Andrew Chulick; her two daughters, Deborah Hansen of Amesbury, and Carol Kingsbury, and her husband Fred, of Walpole; and her four grandchildren, Marshall Hansen, Jennie Nowers, and her spouse Michelle, David Kingsbury, and Nathan Kingsbury. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her graveside service Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 11 AM at Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham. The Reverend Linda Grenfel of St. Stephens Methodist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.
my dear friend and neighbor marge for 36 years-always a smiling face and kind words-I will sincerely miss her-a truly gracious lady!
Dear Deb, Carol and Andrew,
Please know we are thinking of you and wish we could be with you tomorrow. I’m sure you know, Mum is here with us in Maine. Unfortunately, we are unable to make the trip.
Mum has always had the highest regard for your Mom as a very dear life-long friend and most capable woman in everything she did. Margie was such a spirited, warm and wise gal.
Our Moms, two in a handful of that “band of sisters”, kept themselves, one another and the Saint John’s Family afloat for sooooo many years. How rich a gift they gave together!
We’re sure you must be missing her in such a big way. Remember to take care of yourselves and remember how much everyone loved Margie.
Peace to you,
Jayne and Betty-Jane Shreve