Marjorie A. Bissaillon

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Marjorie Ann McKenna Bissaillon, who passed away on July 15th at the impressive age of 91. She maintained her Irish independence right to the end. Born on May 23, 1934 in Adams, she would remain a lifelong resident and would always ask others, “Are you from Adams?” That was her ice melting hello. Born to Ralph and Cyrilla (Cassidy) McKenna, she grew up on Maple Street and graduated with the Adams High School Class of 1952, where she played in the band. She then lived for many years on lower Orchard Street in the green house with the red door. Her career took her from Woolworths to Mass Electric, to the Adams schools, and to the local cable company, where she retired as the Office Manager in 1999. Following retirement, she worked for 15 years at the 1896 House, counting the money. She volunteered for many years at the Charity Center, below her beloved St. Thomas Church in Adams- where she was a longtime loyal parishioner, and for the Adams St Paul Parish. She loved to volunteer! She was also a longtime member and proud past president of the Northern Berkshire Business and Professional Women’s organization. She was always championing young people about their careers and encouraging them to work hard. She was most proud of her 3 sons and their athletic, hiking and professional accomplishments. She attended hundreds of sporting events and was a part of many booster clubs. She took great pride in seeing them all graduate from college and onto their individual lives. She made lifelong friends with many of her sons’ and grandson’s youth, high school and college friends. Everyone knew Marge. She had a special relationship with her grandson Tyler and happily took on the title of Gramma Marge. She enjoyed many family vacations to Scott’s home in Maine and traveled to Europe with her late dear friend, Ruth McBride. She had many fine dinners with her cousin Barbara and Marge had many friends from many generations and always enjoyed a good conversation, no matter where she was. She leaves 3 sons; Scott of Largo, Florida; David (Pam) of Adams; and Gary (Trina) and granddaughter Hannah and great granddaughter Raelynn of Auburn NY. She also leaves her grandson Tyler and granddaughter Lisa (and Alyssa) as well as great grandson Ethan and his sister Lena. She is pre-deceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Cyrilla and Albin Krzeminski and her grandson Christopher Corkins. Her former husband, Robert Bissaillon, died in 2002. In a life well lived, she always searched out a common connection with people, young and old. It was that common denominator that kept her curious for 91 years. She will also miss Joan, Anita and Evelyn, the McDonalds Gang, the Council on Aging, the ladies at Greylock Apartments, and so many others. The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Contributions in Marge’s name can be made to the Friends of the Adams Council on Aging, 3 Hoosac St., Adams, MA 01220 or to the Adams Theater, 27 Park St. (where Marge used to own a shoe store!) Adams, MA 01220.

Marjorie A. Bissaillon

May 23, 1934 - July 15, 2025