Marion Rowe, 80, a lifelong resident of Malden, died
Sunday, April 3rd at her home. Marion was born and
raised in Malden. She settled down and raised her family
where she became was very active in community service,
church and youth activities.
Marion was a lifetime member of the Centre United
Methodist Church, and had, in the past, taught Sunday
school classes there. She was also very active in
politics, both local and statewide. She was a member of
the Democratic City Committee, and was the 1992
recipient of the "Democrat of the Year" award.
Several times, Marion was a delegate for the Democratic
National Committee. In addition, she served as a
Commissioner that rewrote the City of Malden Charter
Commission..
Marion was an active life member of the Lady's
Auxiliary of the VFW Post # 639, where she was a Past
President, and has held various other positions within
the organization. She was currently serving as President
of the VFW's District 18, of which Post # 639 is a part
of. She was a member of the Melrose American Legion
Lady's Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, William E. Neumyer
of Newburyport, Kenneth A. Neumyer of SC, Edward Rowe of
MI, Marilyn Kaiser of MD, Barbara Rowe-Card of NH, Lenny
Rowe of Chelmsford, and Larry Rowe of Quincy, her
brother Jarvis Ring Jr. of Peabody as well as 19
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Rowe,
her parents, Jarvis and Elsie Ring Sr., and her brother
Bernard Ring.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Golden Rule
Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Tuesday, April
5th, from 4-8 PM.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, at
10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Rev. Ruth R. Oduor of
Christ United Methodist Church will be officiating.
Cremation will be in the Woodlawn Crematory in Everett.
Donations in Marion’s memory may be made to the
Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea.
