Marie A. Riley, 81, of Camden, N.Y., and formerly of Massena, passed away Friday, January 21. 2010, in Rome Memorial Hospital.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will take place later this spring in St. Mary’s Church in Florence. Interment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Florence.
There are no calling hours.
Marie is survived by four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Hilda and Bill Hinman, of Camden, Julia and Joseph Revai, of Massena, Jeanne LeBoeuf, of Massena, and Mary and George Perry, of Somers Point, N.J.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Arlene Bouvier, of Potsdam, Lawrence and Maryann Bouvier, of Elbridge, and James and Patricia Bouvier, of Hilton; a sister-in-law and best friend, Therese Collins, of Taberg; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Gerald and Maurice Bouvier.
Athough Marie did not have children of her own, she was a loving “mother” and special friend to many.
She was born September 7, 1929, in Massena, the daughter of Leo and Mary Parker Bouvier.
On September 1, 1954, she married “her little Irishman,” Edward Riley, in Massena. They shared 48 years together until his passing in 2004. They often said the "best years" of their life together were spent by the "pond" in the cottage they built together.
Marie worked at the Rome State School for several years.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Florence. She was very passionate about the outdoors, wildlife, music and woodworking.
Contributions in Marie’s memory may be made to the Friends of St. Mary’s Church, c/o Bank of America, 57 Main St., Camden, NY, 13316.
