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Marion B. ROSSITER-SMITH

  • December 7, 1925 - October 26, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Aunt Marion was my father's sister. They were both pretty teriffic people; good stock, eh? She saved me from drowning at Horsneck Beach, circa 1664....Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Sheryl Booth Quindley - MA

“Dear Sandy and Family, I am sorry to hear the news and am very sad for you. Marion was a great gal; a blessing to so many - including First...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Ginny DaCunha Somerville - FL

“John and I send our deepest symapthies. You are in our thoughts and prayers and are sending you our love to help you heal. Georgina Voros New York ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Georgina Voros - New York, NY

“Gail, Scott, Lee and families I think the first words Aunt Marion heard in heaven were "Well done good and faithful servant." I know your rich...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Kathy Walters - Vero Beach, FL

“Sue and I send our deepest sympathy to Gail and Rick and their family. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Bob Pierce - Portland, OR

“I have been blessed having known Marion. Thank you for the wonderful times during the Rossiter Family Reunion events. Always a smile on and welcome...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Erin Forquer - Oaklnad, CA

“God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.He put his arms around you and...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Bonnie Bennett - Lake Worth, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Marion's famiiy. We know she will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Margaret Hanington - Grand Rapids, MI

“Our dear friend for many years. We had lots of memorable times with Marion. She will be sorely missed. ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Olive & Lee Hopkins - FL

“I am so sorry I never got the chance to meet you in person. I always enjoyed the stories people told of your wit and seeing photos of you. You alwyas...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Kelly Erickson - Oakland, CA

“The FHS Class of 1943 has lost one of its greatest friends. Marion's passing has evoked a whole array of memories. For a time, during H.S. we...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Alexander M. Clement - Hanover, MA

“Gail- My sincere condolences are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Know that your many memories of your mother will keep her...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Denise Brooks - South Berwick, ME

“Reaching out to my dear Cousins and to my extended family with warm hugs,love and support. Marion was a very remarkable woman! Steadfast in her...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Carolyn Walsh - Nantucket, MA

“To the Entire Rossiter Family, Bill and I are truly sorry for your loss. But even more , we are honored to have known your Mom, a woman who truly...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Sandie and Bill Catlow - MA


Marion (Dillingham) Booth Rossiter-Smith, 85, a longtime resident of Grafton MA, passed away October 26, 2011 in Hingham. Marion was born Dec. 7, 1925 in Fairhaven, MA, the daughter of Charles Dillingham Booth and Madeline Hoxie Booth. She graduated from Fairhaven High School, Class of 1943, and began working in the office of Wamsutta Mills prior to graduation. She met her future husband Art Rossiter on a blind date; they became engaged on Horseneck Beach, and were married in December, 1946. They moved to Grafton in 1952, first to Pigeon Hill, then off North Street to a house they designed themselves where Marion lived until the 1990's. Marion moved to the West Palm Beach area in Florida where she was active in the First Congregational Church of Lake Worth. In 2008 she moved back to Massachusetts. Marion supported her husband Art as he built his business, was proud to be a homemaker, was a Girl Scout Leader for several years, and was active in her church and the P.T.A. In addition, she learned to transcribe books into Braille, transcribing many books over the years. She loved to travel, sing, play the piano, knit, sew, read, and have a glass of wine and cheez-its every evening before dinner. Even after her sight was severely hampered due to macular degeneration she knit afghans for nursing home residents. Among her favorite memories are the times spent with her special group of friends in Grafton, being with her family, time in Westport MA at the family cottage, driving a succession of convertibles (including two Willys Jeepsters, a turquoise Corvair and a turquoise Mustang), and being a beach bum. She leaves her husband Sanderson Smith; her sister-in-law Genevieve Booth of East Freetown MA, daughter Gail Leonard and husband Richard of Kittery ME, son Scott and wife Lois of Grafton MA, son Lee and wife Sherry of Denver CO; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church on the Common in Grafton MA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Marion & Arthur Rossiter Fund for the Evangelical Congregational Church c/o Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, Worcester MA 01608 or the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown MA 02472. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536.