Marion C. Petrillo, 68, of Hebron, NY passed away at home Wednesday, December 4, 2013 with her husband at her side.
Born January 9, 1945, in Cleveland, OH, she was the third child of Wilbur and Coletta Sievers Schaefer.
A graduate of Magnificat High School and Carlow College, Marion became a social worker before marrying the late Paul Jilek and moving to Maine. A devoted stay at home mother, she continued her education and earned her teaching credentials to pursue her life's passion and was a beloved teacher for many years.
Marion enjoyed cross country skiing, snow shoeing, photography, knitting, crocheting, swimming, gardening, and tending to her little dog, Daisy-Mae. Marion was a dedicated grandmother to her five grandchildren. Over the years, she loved to spend time at the Jilek family camp on Deer Island, NB.
In July 2008, Marion married Edward A. Petrillo and relocated to Hebron, NY. Marion and Ed enjoyed traveling and exploring together. They also found immense pleasure in camping in their RV at Lake Champlain during the summers.
Marion was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Wilbur Schaefer, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Edward, and her four children Jennifer DuBois of Sherman, ME, Molly Griffin and her husband Michael of Cape Elizabeth, ME, Nicholas Jilek and his wife Heather of Etna, ME, and Christian Jilek and his wife Sally Gee of La Grande, OR; her sister Elaine Boudreau of Avon Lake, OH; five grandchildren Desirae DuBois, Benjamin Griffin, Henry Griffin, William Jilek, and Elizabeth Ann Jilek.
A memorial service will be held Friday, December 13 at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 754 Ohio Street, Bangor, ME. A celebration of her life will follow.
A private celebration of her life will be held locally at a time to be determined.
Donations may be made in Marion's name to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY, 12801.
Condolences may be mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or emailed through bakerfuneralhome.com.