Marjorie A. (Thompson) Cody a longtime Needham resident died on Wednesday, January 12th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. She was 89 years old. Born in Boston, Mrs. Cody was raised in Jamaica Plain. She was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts. Mrs. Cody was a retired Personnel Manager for the Ludlow Corporation, formerly of Needham. Both she and her late husband were active parishioners of Saint Bartholomew’s Parish. They were also active volunteers with the Needham Community Council. The beloved wife for 49 years of the late Joseph M. Cody, she was the aunt of Carol Viola of North Andover and Janice Whitney of Lexington. Dear companion of Robert T. Murray of Needham. She also leaves her devoted caregiver Patricia Walsh of Braintree. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Saturday January 15 at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Bartholomew Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:45. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. Memorials in Marjorie’s name may be made to the Needham Community Council 51 Lincoln Street Needham MA 02492.