FORT EDWARD – Marion A. Dickinson, 92, of Fort Edward and Savannah, Georgia, went to be with her husband, Fred, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
Born on April 25, 1928, a native of Hudson Falls and Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Irene (Spellburg) Ashe.
On January 1, 1945 she married her closest companion and soulmate, Frederick J. Dickinson. They enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage together before he passed away on June 9, 2008 at the home they shared together since, 2004 in Savannah, Georgia.
Marion and Fred moved to Paramus, NJ in 1956 where they raised their six children. She was a wonderful mother and wife, always by her husband’s side, supporting him in his successful lace business in NJ and his partnership in “Wet Willies” of Savannah. Following his retirement, travelling the world with Fred, brought her great joy. Although she had been to many countries and experienced different cultures, her favorite place, was her home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her down time, Marion always enjoyed relaxing with a good book. She was a warm, generous, kind lady, who carried herself with a gentleness that touched her family and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Norman Ashe and her sister, Shirley Bordeau.
Survivors include her children, Jack Dickinson, Dr. Bill Dickinson and his wife, Dr. Joe Ann Brandt, Bob Dickinson and his wife, Angela, Joe Dickinson and his wife, Nancy, Mike Dickinson and his wife, Melanie and Darlene Bandazian and her husband, Rick; her brother, Paul Ashe and his wife, Julie;her thirteen grandchildren, Pax (Kelly), Casey (Megan), Ricky (Andrea), Corey, Jessie, Ashley (Al), Sean (Jenn), Trevor, Ryann (Ibraham), Emily (Dallas), Katlyn, Sara and Michael (Kailey); as well as her nine great grandchildren, Sage, Darien, Leo, Colton, Silas, Cece, Clare, Luca and Eesa.
The family expresses immeasurable gratitude to her caregivers, Gina, Judy and Melanie. Marion loved you all.
Services will be private.
Marion’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service in the spring.
Donations are welcome in Marion’s name to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.
I I am so glad that I had the pleasure to meet Marion I met her when I was taking care of her sister-in-law , Virginia who lived next door to her in fort Edward. She used to come over and visit and we had such nice talks she told me a lot about herself and I was just in awe and everything that she told me. so sorry to see she passed I wish I could have talked to her more rest in peace Marion
My heart goes out to my niece and nephews and their families. I have loved your Mother since the day she married my brother 75 years ago. She will be missed very much. Much love to everyone. Love from Aunt Dot
On behalf of the family of David and Lois Plude I want to extend our heartfelt condolences. This is difficult time for your family and know our thoughts and prayers are with you. As a young child I remember Fred and Marion. My Dad (Dave) thought very highly of them and were good friends. In fact, as a youngster I remember traveling from South Glens Falls to Paramus to visit. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Respectfully,
Douglas Plude