1932 – 2013
Thompson – Marjorie V. (Ogilvie) Birch, 81, of Windsor Ave., Plainfield, formerly of Thompson, died Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Littleton, MA, she was the loving wife of the late Richard Birch.
Marjorie was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Marjorie is survived by her sons, Joel Birch of Putnam and Richard Birch of Thompson; her daughter, Tammy Eddy of Thompson; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
At Marjorie’s request, funeral arrangements are private and entrusted in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam, CT. Memorial donations may be made to Colonial Health & Rehabilitation Resident Activity Fund, 16 Windsor Ave. Plainfield, CT 06374. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Judith Rivera
To Tammy and all the family…. my condolences to you and may all the memories you have made during the years carry you thru the tough moments. Judy
Louis
Here with my love and respect for Connie, which she has had all of my life,
Tom Valeri
So sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother and friend. Her life was rich and filled with happiness and now she is in a better place.
Tom
Louis George
Jody, Dickey, Tam,
Though time, location, and the ongoing loss off family has slowly drawn us apart, in our upbringing together I have always considered and counted you as my brothers and sister…more so than the brothers who would never really accept me (or you for that matter). I think of having visited her a couple of times a week during lunch time at Sanitary Dash-coming up behind her for a good startle; sitting on the stair ledge every few months handing her the chandelier parts to polish; our tradition of my visiting her bearing chocolate ice cream and sitting down with her for a bowl; and watching her non-stop vacuuming, telling me how much she loved to see the swirls left on a freshly vacuumed carpet 🙂 Though, out of respect for my own mother who I lost 23 years ago, I rarely called her mom, the sentiment was always there, and I know that through the years she was aware of it. Over the past few years my surgeries, devastating family break up, and lack of transportation have prevented me from getting around as much as I would have liked, know that you are always thought of when considering who is in my family, that to my children you have always been “Aunt and Uncle”, and that you and yours are thought of and prayed for now during your period of loss and grief.
With love, respect, and empathy,
Louis
John D. Ryan, DD, K of C
I’m praying for the repose of her soul and for her son Dick and the rest of her family. God bless you.
Herman Bishop
Brother Dick, I am truly sorry to hear that you have lost your Mom. It is some consolation I hope that you realize that she was loaned to you by God. She has done what He asked of her and He has taken her home to be with Him. I will offer a Chaplet of Devine Mercy in her name tonight. Regards, Herm Bishop
lynn m. doughty
Dear Jody, Dick, and Tammy,
Am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Over the years I have thought of your Mom and fondly smile when I remember places we have gone, funny things she said and did, and how she cared for her family. The stories abound with your Mom, don’t they? I am truly saddened by her passing, and wish you all peace and strength as you struggle to move on. With sincerest sympathies, Lynn