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Marion Elise Gillette King, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1979, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 1998. Marion was born December 24, 1924, the daughter of Raymond Henry and Elise Gibson Gillette in Watertown, Connecticut. She was married to Willard J. King on February 8, 1947. Marion and Willard moved to Woodbury, Connecticut and raised three daughters, Judith A.K. Chapman, Joann K. Moore, Joyce A. King; and two grandchildren, Raymond Eugene King and Pauline Marie McClain. While living in Woodbury, Marion was involved with the Girl Scouts for 18 years, the Woodbury Fire Department Auxiliary for 30 years, and was retired from the Finest Food store in Watertown before moving to Rio Rancho in 1979. In Rio Rancho, Marion became involved with Willard's Lawn Care Service, the Lion's Club, the Elk Lodge #2500, Charter member of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of the Does, a member of the Lady Elks, a member of the Moose Lodge #1266 since 1992, and a sponsor of the local 4-H Club for the past 18 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Gillette of Watertown, CT. Marion is survived by her husband of 51 years, Willard J. King; her three daughters; and two grandchildren; brother, Sherwin Gillette of Naugatuck, CT; along with many nieces and nephews around the country. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 12, 1998 at the Elk's Lodge, Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Elk National Foundation, c/o Elk Lodge #2500, 1530 Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Arrangements through Rio Rancho Funeral Home.
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