Obituary of Marion E. Hughes

Marion E. Hughes, 94, formerly of Francis Street, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at the Edward L. Wilkinson R.H.C. Facility. Born in Broadalbin, NY on April 5, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Pearlia Dopp MacVean. Educated locally, she lived here her entire life. Marion worked as an office clerk for The General Electric Company and later for the Mohawk Carpet Mills. She retired as an aide for the Sanford Home for Elderly Women. Marion was a member of the United Methodist Church and it's women's group. On Dec. 27, 1940, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Hughes Jr. He predeceased her on Dec. 1, 1977. Her son, Robert "Bucky" Hughes III also predeceased her. She leaves her brothers, Clarence R. MacVean and Arthur C. MacVean both of Johnstown, and Donald B. MacVean of Amsterdam; a sister, Ruth A. Beyer of Vails Mills as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her siblings who also have passed away were Clement "Mike", Percy "Tink" D., Robert R., H.Ross, and Charles J. MacVean, Hazel A. Brownell, Thelma I. Lester and Grace I. Everest. A service will take place 11:00 am Friday, Sept. 30th at the United Methodist Church, Golf Course Road, the Rev. Greg DeSalvatore officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagaman Mills Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call from 10 am Friday before the service at the church. Memorials may be made in Marion's name to the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home office. Her family has entrusted her care to the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam 12010.