Marion T. Beckwith

Marion Estelle Beckwith, 96, of Rome, PA passed away Monday, December 12, 2011at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 8, 1915 in Windham, PA a daughter of the late Floyd and Ida (McKinsey) Tyrrell. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Beckwith on August 2, 1931. Most of their married life was spent on Tyrrell Hill, farming and raising a family of six children. Following Glenn's death, in 1985 Marion sold the farm and moved to Seven Hills Trailer Park in Rome. She was a lifetime member of the Windham Ladies Aid. Marion enjoyed spending time with children and at one time served as a 4-H leader. She caringly opened her heart and was a ready and willing babysitter for the grandchildren and neighborhood children. In addition, she also enjoyed gardening, cooking and farming. Marion is survived by her sons: Hugh (Delores) Beckwith of Rome, Pa; Robert (Emma) Beckwith of Zolfo Springs, Fla; Philip (Patricia) Beckwith of Rome, Pa; Brian Beckwith of Rome, Pa; Michael (June) Beckwith of Erie, CO; daughter Mary (Elmer) Folk of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A sister-in-law: Sarah Tyrrell of Rome, Pa; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-five great grandchildren; twenty-nine great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Marion was predeceased by her parents Floyd and Ida Tyrrell; a daughter-in-law: Patricia Beckwith; a great grandson Curtis Schaeffer; two sisters, Leona Brown, Norma Milner and a brother, Vernon Tyrrell. A memorial service and celebration of Marion's life will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11 am at the North Orwell Church. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. A luncheon and period of fellowship will follow the interment at the Windham Community Hall. Memories and condolences for Marion's family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Valley Home Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Carol Jacobs, 11591 LeRaysville Road, Rome, Pa 18837. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Cemetery Details Valley Home Cemetery Windham, PA Loading map Previous Events Service MAY 26. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) North Orwell Union Church North Orwell, PA Loading map