Marjorie E. Orechia

Marjorie E. (Bruce) Orechia, 76, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 7, 2014. She was the wife of the late Walter M. Orechia, Sr., and had been a lifelong Beverly resident. Born on Feb. 18, 1938, she was the daughter of Adelbert and Bertha (Stewart) Bruce. She was raised and educated in Beverly and attended Beverly Schools. Marjorie loved gardening and animals, and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always caring for others, quickly willing to put the needs of others before her own. She leaves two daughters, Shirley Milward of Danvers and Robin Orechia of Beverly, her son, Walter Orechia Jr. and his wife Katherine Sorenson-Orechia of Peabody, her granddaughter, Stacey Ludwig, her sister, Dottie Brown and her husband Robert of Danvers, her brother William Bruce and his wife Arlene of Beverly, her brother-in-law Arthur Orechia and his wife Carol, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Her son-in-law, Donald Milward. Visiting hours are Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Relatives and friends are invited. As requested, all other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970.