KINGSBURY –
Marion A. Hitchcock, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2018, at her home,
surrounded by her loving family.
She was born
on January 21, 1922 to the late Howard and Olive (Wood) Graham.
Marion grew
up in Fort Ann and graduated from Hudson Falls Senior High School.
She was a
lifelong farmer’s wife to the late Norman Hitchcock and served as the family
matriarch. Marion and Norm were married
on August 30, 1944. He passed away on
July 20, 1997, after 53 wonderful years of marriage.
Throughout
the years, Marion worked at the Glove Factory, General Electric, Scott Paper, Fort
William Henry and finally as a Court Security Guard.
Her faith
and church played a large part in Marion’s life. She was a member of the Kingsbury Baptist
Church and the American Baptist Woman’s Missionary Group. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society
and the Washington County Fair, where she baked goods and made crafts to be
judged. Marion enjoyed watching her
grandchildren show their cattle at the fair.
She was also active in the Washington County Women’s Republican Committee. In addition, Marion was an avid baker and
gardener and was known for her famous rolls and pies. She had a love for traveling. Norm and Marion took trips from Maine to
Alaska and everywhere in between. Up until
she was 94 years of age, Marion always took her annual trips to Aruba with the
girls.
Her greatest
passions and delight came from her family and friends. Marion loved to host and spend time with her
loved ones. She enjoyed listening and
going to bluegrass festivals with her daughter, Elaine and her family.
Marion was
predeceased by her parents, Howard and Olive Graham, her husband, Norm
Hitchcock, her son, Graham Hitchcock and her great granddaughter, Jubilee
Saville.
She is
survived by her sister, Mildred Osborne; her daughters, Norma Saville (Gordon)
of Hudson Falls, Elaine Sweenor (Francis, Jr.) of Hudson Falls, Marion Hartig
(Tom) of Colorado Springs, CO, Betty
Getty (Randy) of Hudson Falls;
her grandchildren, Russell Saville (Susan), Peter Saville (Grace) Matt Saville
(Maxine), Nathan Saville, Allison Cashell
(Rob), Rebecca Wallace (William) Tim Hartig, Ann LaFave (Doug) Beth
Horrigan (Tom), Cristi Flanigan and her friend, Pete Elmer, Darrin Flanigan, Kyle Getty (Rella), Emily
Getty (Nicholas), Luke Getty (Jessica), and Tyler Getty (Hillary); her great
grandchildren, Ethan and Jared Saville, Hunter and Olivia Saville, Raegan and
Marlee Saville, Neve, Beck, Penn and Nell Saville, Kevin Carpenter, Logan and
Kelsey LaFave, Laine and Reid Horigan, Liam, Ben and Sam Wallace, Jackson, Daniel,
Joe and David Cashell, Julian Hartig, Ford and Jack Getty and Evelyn Getty; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may
call on Friday, January 4, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Kingsbury Baptist Church, 1790 Church Road in the town of Kingsbury.
Funeral
services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, at the Kingsbury
Baptist Church.
Burial will
follow at the Kingsbury Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
The family
would like to thank all the caregivers, who graciously cared for and loved
Marion for the past two years.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, C/O
Sylvia Weaver, 153 Dean Road, Hudson Falls, NY
12839.