Marion R. Regan

Marion R. Regan passed away in the comfort of her daughters home on November 16, 2022, with her loving family at her side. Marion was born on July 4, 1933 in Little Falls, NY, the daughter of Lenwood and Elizabeth (Murphy) Pye. She graduated from Dolgeville High School, Class of 1951. Marion then furthered her education and graduated from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Marion was united in marriage to Jack Regan on November 26, 1955 at St. Josephs Church in Dolgeville, NY. Jack pre-deceased her on December 10, 2006. Marion was employed in various positions at Little Falls Hospital and then as an occupational health nurse at MDS, Herkimer, NY. She concluded her professional career with the NYS Employee Health Services in Albany, NY and retired in 2000. Marion was an avid reader, enjoyed hosting family get togethers over the years, and loved to travel, especially to visit family. She is survived by her five children, Eileen (Joe) Handley of Austin, TX, Jack (Sue) Regan and Mike (Sandy) Regan of Little Falls, Mary (Jon) Gruchala of Colden, NY, and Mark (Julie) Regan also of Little Falls. In addition, she leaves grandchildren Suellen Rosetti, Bill Regan, Sean (Kait) Regan, Matthew Regan, Danielle (Dave) Richard, David Carpenter, Lauren (Ben) Whelan, Ryan Gruchala, Xavier Regan, and Mariah Regan and great-grandchildren Chase, Deven, Jayden, and Kylie. Marion is also survived by siblings David (Connie) Pye and Dorothy (Bob) Arthur and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband Jack, she was pre-deceased by 3 infant children, Mary Elizabeth, Joseph, and Catherine, 2 grandchildren, Andrew and infant Christopher Gruchala, and a sister, Catherine Steinert. Marion was a parishioner of Holy Family Parish in Little Falls. She volunteered with the Parish office and was a member of the Christian Service Committee and Rosary Society. Marion was a woman of deep faith, modeled after her own mother. She maintained a devotion to the mission of Father Baker (Venerable Nelson Baker) and Our Lady of Victory Charities, which was passed down by her Grandmother Murphy. Marions Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Family Parish, Little Falls, NY on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 11:00am. Following the mass, Marion was laid to rest at St. Marys Cemetery, Herkimer, NY. In lieu of flowers, remembrance in Marions name may be made to Holy Family Parish, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, or Our Lady of Victory Charities, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218.