Newport, NH
Marjorie Banyea Surrell, 96, died Thursday
morning, April 13, 2017 at her home in Newport, NH.
She was born February 12, 1921 in Newport, NH the
daughter of Amos and Grace E. (Springer) Banyea.

She attended Windsor schools and graduated from Springfield High
School in Springfield, VT. On October 20, 1940 she married Ralph Winthrop
Surrell. They made their home in Windsor, VT where they
raised their three children.

Being a homemaker she was involved, when her children
were growing up, in leadership roles for the Brownies, Cub
Scouts and Girl Scouts organizations in Windsor which she
greatly enjoyed.

Later she worked at Polly's Flower Shop on Main Street in
Windsor as the assistant clerk of floral arrangements.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, Ralph who died, January 8,
2002, two brothers, Leonard Banyea and Raymond Everett
Banyea, a sister, Dorothy Cummings, and a long time
companion, Leighton Monroe.

She is survived by her son, Raymond Erwin Surrell of Walpole,
NH, two daughters, Gloria Jean Bruce of Skowhegan, ME, Janice
Dee Hammond of Glover, VT, 15 grandchildren, 29 great
grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, as well as many
nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date in
the Ascutney Cemetery in Windsor, VT.