Marie Campbell

Middleburgh- Marie J. Campbell of Middleburgh, NY, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2015 after an extended illness which she faced with strength, grace and her ever-present sense of humor. Born April 29, 1945 in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Marie F. Balfe (Cobleskill) and James E. Balfe (Duanesburg). Marie graduated from Cobleskill Central High School in 1963 and attended Cobleskill Community College. She retired from Middleburgh Central School District in 2007 as the assistant to the business administrator after working at the school for 25 years. She also served as supervisor of the Town of Broome for 8 years and proudly contributed to the building and financing of its town hall and highway garage facility, which is dedicated in her honor.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, community volunteer and storyteller. She enjoyed spending time and laughing with her beloved friends and family, and especially loved the dance recitals, music performances and sporting events of her grandchildren. She had been committed to such organizations as the Schoharie County Community Service Board, Marathon for a Better Life, Towne of Broome Ladies Auxiliary, Girl Scouts of America, and Red Hat Society.

Marie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Alvin B. Campbell; her daughter, Colleen (Kenneth) Sullivan of Canajoharie; her son, Scott (Tracy) Campbell of Denver, CO; and grandchildren Mackenzie Sullivan, Calley Lawyer, Kenneth Sullivan, Jr., Alvin Joseph Sullivan, and Ruby Stephens. She was predeceased by her daughter, Heather Lawyer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 111 Wells Ave., Middleburgh, with Father Matt Wetsel and Father Thomas F. Holmes as celebrants. Friends are also invited to a period of visitation to be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh. Spring interment will be in Middleburgh Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, P.O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187 or Catskill Area Hospice, 125 Granite Drive, Suite 1, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

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