Marie Marden Currier, of Barrington

Posted 6/26/17

Marie Marden Currier, longtime resident of Barrington, RI and widow of Richard E. Currier, died surrounded by family Friday, June 23, 2017, at Bethany Home of RI. 

She is survived by …

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Marie Marden Currier, of Barrington

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Marie Marden Currier, longtime resident of Barrington, RI and widow of Richard E. Currier, died surrounded by family Friday, June 23, 2017, at Bethany Home of RI. 

She is survived by daughters Patricia Birkes (Ricky) of Rumford, Anne Furey (Charles) of Mansfield, Mass., and her late son Peter Currier’s wife, Elana Currier of Jupiter, Fla. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Johnston of Huntsville, Ala., and seven grandchildren: Kelly Coelho, Katie Birkes, Alison Birkes, Gina Currier, Richard Currier, Chad Furey, and Gillian O’Brien. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Born July 10, 1924 in Newton, NH, Marie received a BA from UNH and had a long, successful career teaching and coaching at the high school level, most of them at Barrington High School. She, herself, was a tremendous sports enthusiast, downhill skiing until she was 75. She was a leader in the Title IX movement dedicated to give women equal access to sports. She will be remembered for her strength, courage, grace and manners and for her unwavering support of her family, and for the twinkle in her eye.

Calling hours will be at Smith-Mason Funeral Home, Riverside, Wednesday, June 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service from 7 to 7:30.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Marie’s name.

Please visit smithmason.com for complete obituary and online condolences

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