Marion F. (Barry) Foote

Marion Flora (Barry) Foote of Suffern, NY, previously of Everett, Massachusetts, went home to the Lord peacefully, holding her daughter Rivka’s hand on February 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Born March 3, 1923, Marion was the daughter of Leon J. Barry Sr and Marion (Leonard) Barry. She was a fighter and always said she was blessed after surviving a childhood illness. Her toughness, selflessness and faith all attribute to her being an excellent role model to her family. As a teenager Marion worked at the Chelsea Clock Company in Massachusetts. She met the love of her life, Alexander Francis Foote Jr, as a teenager while he was working on the Boston Harbor tugboats. After serving in WWII, on discharge from the US Navy, Alexander and Marion married. Marion was an exemplary homemaker raising 6 children, She always loved doing things for people, a kind word, giving advice and always a prayer. She would say “laughter is the best medicine” and “never lose hope and faith”. She was an avid crafter making macrame pocketbooks, dolls, plastic canvas, painting, knitting and jewelry. An excellent seamstress, she made clothes for her children and grandchildren. She loved to bake and is known for making the best whoopie pies and fudge. Marion loved going to musicals and was an exceptional card player even at 100 years of age. Marion was a member of the Everett VFW Post 834 Women’s Auxiliary and the activities director for the elderly at the Glendale towers of Everett, Massachusetts. Survivors include, daughter Rivka and her late husband Yaakov A., son David A. Foote, of Spartanburg, SC son Joseph E. and his wife  Rosanne Foote of York, ME., 12 Grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.  Marion is predeceased by her Husband Alexander Francis Foote Jr., Brother Leon J. Barry Jr., brother George J. Barry daughter Valerie and her  husband Joseph Cyckowski, son Francis (Butch) and his wife Marianne Foote and Robert J. Foote. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett on Wednesday, March 6th at 10:00 am. A Prayer Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Complimentary valet parking Tuesday at the Main Street entrance. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. 

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