Obituary of Marion N. Erwin

Marion N. Erwin died in her beloved home on December 9, 2012, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Colonel Charles E. Erwin. Marion is survived by her four children, sons Michael, and Brian and wife Terry Erwin, daughters Mary Erwin, Nancy and husband James Barr. In addition, Marion leaves four grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband Michael Murphy, Kathleen Vaughan, Andrew and Mathew Erwin, and three great grandchildren, Emily, Dominic and Rilynn. Marion also leaves several cousins, nieces and nephews who were close to her heart. Marion was born and raised in Quincy, daughter of the late Raoul Jolicoeur and Emma (Barsanti) Jolicoeur she remained a resident of Quincy until 1946. Marion attended Quincy schools and was a graduate of Quincy High School Class of 1941 and a graduate of St. Johns Business School. Marion worked for the New York railroad, and was a Dental Assistant for Dr. Lakin, of Carver, she also volunteered as a Carver Library trustee, and was past president of the Carver Garden Club. Marion always put her husband’s career first and took pride in being a “Military Wife” for thirty years. She will always be remembered as a loving mother by her children. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 14th from 9-11:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver with a funeral service set to begin at 11:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home. Interment will be at the MA National cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Cranberry Area Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.