Marion C. Ward Waite, 87, of North Windham, died Friday Jan. 16, 2009 at St. Joseph Living Center. She was born April 11, 1921 in Danielson the daughter of James and Elizabeth Manley. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed for many years at University of Connecticut. She is survived by two daughters, Marion Ward and Phoebe Ward both of N. Windham; two sons, Rodney Ward Jr. and his wife Donna of Phoenix, AZ. and Kenneth Ward of Willimantic; two grandchildren, Joey Ward and his wife Dealva and Adam Ward and his wife Jennifer all of AZ.; six great grandchildren, a brother in law Bobby Ward of Chaplin and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held and services will be at the convenience of the family with interment in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Soup Kitchen, 220 Valley St. Willimantic, CT. 06226. Arrangements through Potter Funeral Home. For online memorial guestbook, please visit
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