Marie D. Erickson

She was sweet and kind and she laughed all the time.  At you sometimes, but mostly at herself.  She showed love and she had a connection with everyone she met.  She’d look at you and you’d feel like you were in on something only you and her knew.  Like the world and all its seriousness and pain was just a trick that the both of you were too smart to ever be fooled by.  She’d look at you and nothing needed to be said.  It was all there in her eyes:  “I know it’s hard, my love.  But whatever it is, it’s okay.  You have me.  And we’re going to win.  Together.”

Marie (Conro) Erickson passed away on September 19, 2024.  Marie was born in Stamford, NY on October 2, 1935. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Douglas, in 2017.  They were married in 1955.  She was also predeceased by her parents, Lina and Alvin Conro; brothers, Donald, Clint and Sonny.

Marie is survived by her daughters Kandi Kerton (Tom) and Lori Ciarmello and her three grandchildren, Kersten Brady (Kevin), Eric Ciarmello (Emma), and Keegan Ciarmello (Liv).  She is also survived by her sister-in-law Jeanette (Erickson) LeGere and several nieces and nephews.  Her family meant everything to her!

Marie worked for the NY Telephone Company in the early years before becoming a mother.  She taught ceramics and was a talented tole painter; but being a stay home Mom was what she cherished most.

In her honor there will be a celebration of her life on Friday, October 4 at the home of her daughter Lori, starting at 2 p.m.  Relatives and friends are all invited!

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marie’s memory to Lewy Body Dementia Association, or to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.   We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Glendale Nursing Home and Monique for the care and love they gave her.