John Waring Marsden

John Waring Marsden, 85, of Hixon Court, North Attleboro, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin where he had been a resident since October 2010. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on November 6, 1927 he was a son of the late William and Sarah (Waring) Marsden. Mr. Marsden was the president of the J Mar Insurance Agency, Inc. on Kelley Boulevard in North Attleboro for many years prior to his retirement. A resident of North Attleboro for more than 35 years, Mr. Marsden also maintained a residence in Mexico for many years. Prior to moving to North Attleboro he resided in Lincoln, Rhode Island for 20 years. An adventurous man, he enjoyed seeking new challenges and opportunities and was a true outdoorsman with a special affinity for skiing. He was the father of Stephanie C. Hartson of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the late Brian J. Marsden who died on March 23, 2004. Mr. Marsden was the grandfather of Brent D. Marsden of Reading, MA; Derek B. Marsden of Cumberland, Rhode Island; Josh Hartson of Providence, Rhode Island and the late Nathan Hartson. He also leaves his daughter-in-law: Carol A. (Cullion) Marsden of Cumberland, Rhode Island. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on TUESDAY, January 8, 2013 from 4:00 - 6:45 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children's room available during visitation. Those in need of a local ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service at the conclusion of visitation on TUESDAY, January 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private at Swan Point Cemetery, Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boston Philharmonic, 295 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.