Marjory Patricia Berthel, 96, died March 30, 2011 at her home at the Berkeley Nursing Center.
She was born in Lawrence on March 17, 1915, daughter of Frederick and Clara (Stone) Heginbotham. She was educated in Lawrence schools as well as Lawrence Vocational School where she earned her LPN. She worked for many years at Hiscox and Russem’s department stores before working as a nurse at the Burke Memorial Hospital and Berkeley Retirement Home.
The widow of Harold G. Berthel, she is survived by a daughter, Cheryl and her husband Wayne Johnston of Concord, NH. 4 nieces, one nephew and many grand nieces and nephews also survive her. Her close sister, Clara Morin, with whom she lived for many years and shared many adventures, also predeceased her.
At her request there will be no visiting hours or memorial service. Memorial donations may be made to the animal advocacy group of ones choice.