Marion Louise Waite Kent

TROY - Marion W. Kent, 87, died Saturday March 12, 2011 at home. Born September 17, 1923 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Johnson) Waite.

She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1941. Mrs. Kent was married to Albert V. Kent on April 6, 1947 and graduated from Wheaton College in 1946.

She was an elementary school teacher in Poestenkill before she became a full-time mother to two sons. A born-again Christian she attended Latham Bible Baptist Church. Over the years she had served as Sunday School teacher, youth group leader and participated in numerous other ministries. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, ministering to people and sharing her faith with others.

She was predeceased by her husband and is survived by her two sons, David Kent of Troy and Richard Kent and his wife Linda of Sharon, VT; and two grandchildren Bethany Kent of Norwich, VT and Brian Kent and his wife Katie of Wellesley Island, NY.

There will be memorial service at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Latham Bible Baptist Church, Latham. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Center White Creek Baptist Church - Building Fund, 28 Center White Creek Lane, Eagle Bridge, NY 12057 or Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley Blvd. Rensselaer, NY 12144. Arrangements are under the direction of the White- Sanvidge Funeral Home, Leversee Rd, Troy. Please sign the guestbook at rememberingny.us/troyrecord

 

 

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