Southbridge: Margie D. (Roth) Grant, 98, formerly of Middleborough, MA, passed away on Friday, July 9 ^th , in her daughter's home after a long illness.

Her husband of 65 years, William B. Grant, passed away in 2013.  She leaves her three sons, Edward Grant of Hawaii, William Grant and his wife Cathy of Candia, NH and Charles Grant and his wife Jill of Woodstock, CT; her two daughters, Deborah Grant of Southbridge and Abigail Baggarly and her husband David of Southbridge; two brothers, Carl "Buzz" Roth, Jr. of California and Jerry Roth of California; three sisters, Sandy Olsen of California, Patricia Pardue of Montana and Carol LaFortune of California; ten grandchildren, Forest, Braden, Lori, Joshua, Allie, Amelia, Olivia, Gavin, Zoe and Avery; and two great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley.  Margie was born in Jackson, MI the daughter of Carl and Freida (Smith) Roth.

Margie worked as a nurse's aide for several years at the Oak Hill Nursing Home in Middleborough, retiring many years ago. She was a member of the Elm St. Congregational Church in Southbridge.  Margie loved music and sang, played guitar and piano.  She had a great love and support for Native Americans and their culture.  She also had a passion for nature and taking care of the environment.

The family would like to thank Margie's two caretakers, Katelynn Yvon and Lori Lataille (her granddaughter), for all of the care compassion they gave to her during her illness.

A private graveside service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Indian College Fund, 8333 Greenwood Blvd, Denver, CO 80221, or online at www.collegefund.org .

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.