Marjorie M. Lillpopp, 70, of Dalton died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at
home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Hartlepool, England on February 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Michael and
Florence (Simpson) Murphy. She was educated at St. Cuthbert's Parish School.
Marjorie was employed for 18 years by Elder Services of Berkshire County where she
served on its board of directors, retiring in 2003. Prior to that, she worked at the Siemens
Corporation in Munich, Germany before emigrating to the United States in 1967 where
she was employed in the household of Sir Brian Urquhart of New York City and
Tyringham, MA. She became a U.S. citizen in 1995.
Marjorie was a faithful communicant of St. Mary's Church in Cheshire and St. Agnes
Church in Dalton where she taught religious education for many years and was
recognized with the Pope Pius X Medal. She was a member of the Town of Dalton
Council on Aging, the Friends of the Dalton Library, the Dalton Current Topics Club,
and the Dalton Sunday Lunch program. She enjoyed playing bridge and spending time
with her many caring friends.
Marjorie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Frederick C. Lillpopp, whom she
married on August 23, 1969 at St. Mary's Church in Lee, her children the Reverend
Michael C. Lillpopp of West Springfield, Karen M. Gleason and her husband Daniel of
Suffield, CT, and Peter F. Lillpopp of West Hartford, and her sisters Eileen Grieg and
Margaret Flounders, both of Hartlepool, England. She was predeceased by her brothers
Peter, Derek, and Michael Murphy. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren,
Catherine, Joseph, Peter, and Daniel Gleason, and several nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Marjorie M. Lillpopp of Dalton who died December 1, 2012 will be held
Thursday at 11:15 AM from the DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME in Dalton followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12 Noon at St. Agnes Church, Dalton,
celebrated by her son, the Rev. Michael C. Lillpopp.
Burial will follow in Ashuelot Cemetery in Dalton.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the Dery-Foley Funeral Home.
Memorial Donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to St. Agnes Church or the Dalton Senior Center,
both in care of the funeral home, 890 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226.

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