Marilyn L. Hill
...retired Secretary at Pellon Corporation; 78
TEWKSBURY - Marilyn L. (Pierce) Hill, age 78, a longtime Tewksbury resident, died Monday,
June 11, at the Blaire House of Tewksbury, after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of
59 years of Chester L. Hill, who died less than a month ago, on May 22.
She was born in Lowell, on August 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Louis and Pearl (Houghton)
Pierce. She lived in Tewksbury where she raised her family. She was employed as a Secretary by
Pellon Corporation, and retired in 1982.
Upon retirement, she and her husband moved to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands where they
lived for over 20 years. They returned to Tewksbury last year due to declining health.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Lemire and her husband Theodore of Lowell, Nancy St.
Croix and her partner Larry Soutiere of Hinesburg, VT, a sister-in-law, Priscilla (Knowlton) Hill
of Plymouth, NH; four grandchildren, Dawn Marie Fagundes and her husband Carlos of Lowell,
Greg Lemire of Orlando, FL, Justin St. Croix and Erik St. Croix and his wife Alexis all of VT;
three great grandchildren, Alison and Sarah Fagundes, and Harmony Lemire; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was also mother of the late Janet Hill, and sister of the late Shirley Moron and Laurence
Pierce.
At her request all funeral services will be private. Memorials contributions to the Merrimack
Valley VNA, Hospice Program, 360 Merrimack St, Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843, will be
appreciated.