Marion Toffic, long-time resident of Livingston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, with her family at her side. Born in Philadelphia on October 7, 1917, she spent her childhood in Duxbury MA, and Bergenfield, NJ, before marrying and settling in Livingston. Throughout her life, Marion spent many wonderful summers at the family cottage on Mascoma Lake in Enfi eld, New Hampshire, which her family was lucky enough to enjoy with her and her husband, Leo, well into their golden years. She was active in various local organizations in the Livingston area including the Presbyterian Church, Saint Peter’s Thrift Store, Eastern Star and the Force House gardens to name a few. Marion was an avid gardener. She spent many hours in the Historical Society gardens as well as her own, doing what she loved; often sharing both her expertise and plants with many friends and family. As she also loved to knit and sew, she frequently donated her work to civic organizations so it could be enjoyed by countless others. After moving from her home in Livingston, Marion decided to move to Washington State to be closer to her family. They have enjoyed her company there for the last four years. Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,Dr. Leo Toffi c. She is survived by brothers Steve Smith of Camden, ME, and Dick Smith of Waukesha, WI; sons Gregory Toffic and his wife Sally, and Jeffrey Toffic and Karen Ruel of Everett, WA, Christopher Toffic of Dover, NH, as well as five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her deeply. There will be a celebration of her life this summer in New Hampshire, a place very close to her heart.
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