Marie M. Meloy

Marie M. Meloy, 91, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Mulberry Gardens.  She was born in McDonald, PA on November 17, 1930 and attended Kent Roosevelt High School.  Marie was employed as a ticket seller to all the various functions held at Kent State University.

Following retirement, Marie and her husband, Francis enjoyed traveling in their camper across the United States.  They were avid bird watchers and would travel to Nebraska to watch the Sandhill Cranes.  She was very involved in her children's and grandchildren’s activities, including sporting events, recitals and boy scouts.  She was the driving force behind her children’s education and enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren.

She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Trinitarians, Rebecca Circle and the Red Hat Society.  She volunteered at Robinson Memorial Hospital for 22 years.  Marie enjoyed crafting, quilting and embroidery, but was best known for the wonderful pies she would make.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Francis Meloy; her father William Newboles; her mother and father Julia and William Brown; and her brother David Brown.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Julianne Dezort; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Diana Meloy; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and her brother Alvin Brown.

Calling hours will be Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2:00-5:00PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 1:00PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 S. Water St. Kent, OH 44240.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in her name, to Trinity Lutheran Church.

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