NORTHBOROUGH

Marcia J. (Stacy) Martin, 72, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 25 years, Jeffrey R. Ward; a sister, Charlene A. Davis of Shrewsbury; a brother, Douglas S. Stacy of Smithfield, RI; two sons, Jason T. Martin of Shrewsbury and Joshua E. Martin of Tolland, CT; two stepsons, Christopher M. Ward of Boston, MA and Alexander J. Ward of Norwood, MA; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Marcia was predeceased by a son, Jesse A. Martin in 2024. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Thomas A. Martin in 1994, her father, Oliver Sherman Stacy, in 2019, and her mother, Virginia M. (Ring) Stacy, in 2014.

Following Marcia's wishes, all services and interment will be private, for her family.

In lieu of flowers, Marcia's family respectfully request memorial donations be directed towards Acute Myeloid Leukemia research at Dana - Farber Research Institute ( dana-farber.org/gift )

Arrangements are under the care of Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. To leave on online condolence or gesture of support, please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com.