Marion L. (Walsh) Sturdevant, 74 years, of Brockton, died September 25, 2010 at Good Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness. Marion had been a resident of Brockton for over 40 years and was the wife of the late Eugene W. Sturdevant and the daughter of Catherine (O’Leary) Walsh of Ipswich and the late Martin Walsh. Marion was raised in Boston and was a graduate of Cardinal Cushing High School and the Chandler Business School for Women. Following graduation, she had been employed at the Children’s Museum.
Marion was a dedicated volunteer for the Brockton Youth Hockey Association for over 30 years where she served as director and secretary. In addition, she served as the Director of Mass Hockey District 4 Plymouth County for 25 years. She was also active in the South Shore Conference and various other hockey activities and will be sadly missed by the hockey community. At the time of her death Marion was employed at the Asiaf/FMC Skating Rink where she worked as a manager for over 18 years and ran the skating program for special needs children. She also enjoyed being a carrier for the Brockton Enterprise for over 30 years. Marion loved to spend time with her grandchildren; enjoyed music, her Irish heritage and was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball and the Boston Red Sox.
Marion is also survived by her children, Margery Connolly and her husband Sean of Stafford, VA; Catherine Sturdevant of Swampscott; Thomas Sturdevant of South Boston, David Sturdevant of Brockton, John Sturdevant and his wife Michelle of Brockton and Michael Sturdevant and his wife Dana of Naples, FL; six grandchildren Anntoin, Andrew, Mhairi and Mitchell Connolly and Nolan and Nicolas Sturdevant; a brother Martin Walsh of Middleton and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Claire Piche.
Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Wednesday at 8am. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9am. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Donations in Marion’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4680, for online donations click here.