Marion R. (Olson) Nordquist-Hunt

West Brookfield - On April 9, 2018, Marion went to meet the Lord, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Marion was born September 12, 1930 and last resided at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care, in Southbridge, MA.

Marion leaves behind 5 children, Karen M. Bombard of West Brookfield, Cynthia Nalbandian and her husband Ralph of Oxford, Karla Nordquist of Worcester, Kenneth Nordquist and his wife Crystal of Spencer, and Matt Blomster of New Hampshire. Marion also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Marion worked as a secretary in many offices in the Worcester area and retired from Hanover Insurance Company in 1992.

Marion was a soprano soloist in many churches in the Worcester county area. She attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA, and Salters Secretarial School.  She was a member and administrator for the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Marion was a member of several committees and past president for the women at the George Whitefield United Methodist Church of West Brookfield, MA. She was a member and past President of the West Brookfield Senior Club and became Director of the Senior Choir later known as the Silvertones, which was her passion. She was also a past Matron of the Stella Chapter 43 Order of the Eastern Star. Marion also loved flower gardening.

The Family would like to thank the staff at the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care for all the wonderful, heart filled care they gave to Marion and her Hairdresser Donnalynn for keeping her beautiful.

A Funeral Service will be held for Marion on Friday April 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the George Whitefield United Methodist Church, 33 W. Main St. West Brookfield. Memorial Donations may be made to George Whitefield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 576, West Brookfield, MA 01585. Varnum Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.

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