MONTPELIER: Marion F. Morency, 93, formerly of the Gary Home in Montpelier and, more recently, of Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, died on Sunday, July 3, 2011 At Woodridge Nursing Home. Marion was born on September 29, 1917 in Burke, VT to Arthur and Mina (Badger) Williams. She attended school in St. Johnsbury and married Lorenzo Morency on October 6, 1935, also in St. Johnsbury. She worked as a bookkeeper for a variety of employers for several years. In earlier years, Marion enjoyed horseback riding and going fishing with Lorenzo. She loved to knit, sew, garden and cook. She will be remembered for her independent spirit and inner strength. Marion is predeceased by her husband, Lorenzo; two sons Ronald Morency and Alan Morency and one daughter (adopted)Linda Chamberlin. Marion is survived by her daughter, Susan Gibson and her husband, Duane, of East Montpelier; grandsons Lonnie Morency and family and Sean Chamberlin and family daughter-in-law Lorraine Morency of Huntington, VT. Funeral services will be held at Barber & Lanier Funeral Home 139 Main St., Montpelier on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury at 2:00 PM Memorial contributions may be made on Marion's memory to the Gary Home, 149 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602 For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.