Southbridge: Marilyn I. (Lawson) Theodoss, 93, of Glover St., passed away on Thursday, May 7th, in UMass Memorial Healthcare – Harrington, Southbridge, after a brief illness.

Her husband of 34 years, Louis H. Theodoss, passed away in 1994.  She leaves her three sons, Gregory L. Theodoss and his wife Silvana of San Antonio, TX, Anthony J. Theodoss and his wife Katherine of Sturbridge and Harry J. Theodoss of Southbridge; her 8 grandchildren, Stefanie, Arianna, Andrew, Brandon, Paige, Jack, Tess and Eliza; her great granddaughter, Tatum; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her two brothers, John 'Jack' Lawson and Robert 'Graham' Lawson, her sister, Mildred 'Millie' Plante and her stepmother, Alta Lawson.  Marilyn was born in Southbridge, daughter of John and Lucy E. (Wynne) Lawson and lived in England for several years before moving back here in the late 1940s.

Marilyn worked at the American Optical Co. in Southbridge and later at the Five and Ten store in Southbridge.  When all of her children were of school age she worked for her church, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Southbridge, as the church secretary for 20 years, retiring many years ago.  As a dedicated member of Holy Trinity she was an alter server, a member of the Women's Guild and many more activities where she saw a need to serve.  Marilyn loved crocheting and would knit hats for the church.  She was an avid fan and attendee of all of her sons' sports teams.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, any word game and game shows.  Above all she loved her sons, daughters-in-law and her grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them.

Marilyn's funeral will be held on Monday, May 18th, at 9:30am in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 446 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, will be held on Sunday, May 17th, from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 446 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.