Mary March

Mary Trebilcock March, 82, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2013 at the home of her son, Michael in Iron Mountain, MI. She was born Mary Eleanore Trebilcock on June 28, 1931 in Madison, WI to Arthur F. and Madelyn (Stanchfield) Trebilcock. Mary grew up in Madison, WI. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1949. After high school she attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1953. Mary married Frederic C. March in 1954 in Madison, WI. Together they fulfilled their dream of building a large, supportive and loving family; a household full of activity, friends, laughter and chaos. From Woodland Avenue to Elm Street, the March house was a home of life – sparklers, games, fridge raids, birthday parties, croquet and cookouts. It was the place to be. They were happily married for 33 years. Upon Fred's death, Mary relocated to Weaverville, NC and forged a new life of bridge and book clubs, church and charities. A seasoned seamstress, she sewed hundreds of blankets for the Linus Project. In Weaverville she also pursued her artistic love, dollhouses and miniatures, with a passion. She was nowhere happier than in front of her fireplace with a good novel and a fine scotch, a trusting dog at her feet. Her lifelong commitment to literature and the kindness of spirit it engenders are among her most endearing legacies to her children and grandchildren. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Asheville, and an active and loyal member of the Ruth Davidson chapter of DAR. She was also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and served as a docent for the Biltmore House. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Arthur F. Trebilcock, mother Madelyn Stanchfield Trebilcock, her sister Madelyn Trebilcock Knopf, and husband, Frederic Clifton March. Mary is survived by her six children, Madelyn (Michael) Farber of Port Allegany, PA, Michael (Lorna) March of Iron Mountain, MI, Lauren (Martin Scott) March of Raleigh, NC, Bruce (Melissa Haack) March, of Iowa City, IA, John (Cynda Lamb) March of Ithaca, NY and David (Amy Danielson) March of Minneapolis, MN; her sister, Georgia Trebilcock Garner of Cleveland Heights, OH; and her six grandchildren Paige Williams, Brian (Roxanne) Williams, Libby March, Catherine March, Joshua March and Lauren March. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany, Church Street, In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Kingsford to be used to support the annual Community Christmas Dinner. Condolences to the family of Mary March may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneral homes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements

Mary March

June 28, 1931 - August 17, 2013