Marjorie Louise (Fallon) Spence died peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was 84. She was affectionately known at Marge to her family and friends.

She was born July 14, 1938, in Arlington, MA to John and Phyllis (Brown)Fallon. She was the second of four siblings.

She was a graduate of Arlington High School and started employment at Kennedy & Company soon after. It was at this place of employment that she met her future husband, Jim Spence. In 1961, she married the love of her life, and they enjoyed 45 years together. They were blessed with two children.

They started their life together in Arlington, MA. In 1972, Jim and Marge moved to Pepperell, MA where they bought their home. She and Jim enjoyed their pool, hosting many cookouts and guests.

After retirement, Marge and Jim were very active at the Pepperell Senior Center. In June 1991, their first granddaughter, Kathryn (Katie) was born. In January 1994, their second granddaughter, Meghan, was born. Jim and Marge were loving and active grandparents who in the words of their grandchildren, “spoiled us and treated us with loving care”. Katie and Meghan both have fond memories of beach adventures at Old Orchard Beach, endless pool activities and craft creations.

After Jim pre-deceased her in May 2006, Marge started a new adventure in Newburyport where she enjoyed the seashore and new friends. She always maintained a connection with her friends from Pepperell and they enjoyed many adventures and trips together.

In 2020, she moved to an independent living community, Nichols Village in Groveland, MA.

Marge was an active knitter creating many hats, gloves, and scarves for both family and charity organizations. She also knitted prayer shawls for the local faith communities.

Marge leaves behind her son, Robert Spence of San Francisco, CA and daughter, Jean (Spence) Houghtonand her husband, Mike of Groveland and her granddaughters Katie and Meghan Houghton of West Tisbury, MA. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Marsha Fallon of Woburn, MA.

In addition to her husband Jim, she was also predeceased by her siblings, John Fallon, Arthur Fallon, and Martha Fager.

Marge was known as a caring person and for her independent spirit.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center in Newburyport, MA. https://jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org/give-help/ways-to-give/