Stephen R. Marry Jr.
Nov 16th, 2015
Stephen R. Marry Jr., aged 82, passed away quietly at his home in Dennis, Massachusetts on Nov. 16, 2015. Born in Boston, he was the son of Stephen R. Marry and Matilda Biggs Marry both of Salmonier, Newfoundland. He is survived by his four children; Stephen R. Marry III and his wife Rachel, Paul J. Marry, David C. Marry and his wife Jackie, and Sharon L. Crandall. Steve had four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Steve earned a B.A. in education from Providence College and was a teacher at Mattacheese Middle School in West Yarmouth for 30 years. Not only was he a dedicated teacher, but also a class advisor, basketball referee, baseball coach and a football referee. Officiating a college football game at Harvard was one of his fondest memories. Time with his family was spent tending vegetable gardens, going to the beach, traveling in a motor home and watching and cheering for all our New England sports teams. Winter weekends and vacations were spent skiing as many different ski areas in northern New England as we could. A family ski trip to Chamonix, France is a cherished memory for us all. Our dad showed us and gave us the world. Our love for him is endless. He was our hero. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, November 19th, from 5-7pm, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, at 10am, in St. Pius X Church, Station Ave, South Yarmouth, followed by a burial at 12:45pm, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 1213 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478,Oklahoma City, OK 73123(www.cancer.org/donate)
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My deepest sympathies. Many years ago I taught school with your dad at Ford Junior High. He takes gth sixth grade I think. I taught 7th grade English. He was a really good teacher and a very good and kind man.
Sorry I could not reach you any sooner. My sympathy to the family. I believe many years ago your mother who was an O'Bernier worked for me at Hemingway Transport and at marriage , I was on my way to Boston Auto show and arrived at the church just as she was entering. I have 3 prints of her ready to enter as a bride. If you wish to have them ,,. advise me by e -mail and I will remit. Some time later your dad asked if I could buy a 35 slide projector which I did.I fail to see in obt. of mother. Was there an error in submision.Would like to hear from you as I was pers.and tax director until 1983 when we closed.I am 91and interested in past emplyees.Pleasant memories will keep you alive. My deepest sympathyThank you
My deepest condolences to the Marry family. Mr. Marry was and always will be my favorite teacher ever. I was just telling my Grandchildren about him last week. Rest in peace Mr. Marry...and thank you.
The marry family is my second family. Rest in piece Stephen Marry I was so moved with the comments about the ski trips that your family invited me countless time to go skiing. Charmonix was also my favorite memory I talk about it all the time. When my brother text me to give me the very sad news I was at loon mountain how crazy is this. My first ski trip with you was at loon. God Bless you rest in piece Stephen with your beloved Wife.