Marvin C. Lacy, 67 of Walpole, MA, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 24, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Fall River on September 17, 1946, Marvin was the son of the late Duart and Gladys (Clarke) Lacy of Dighton, MA. After graduating from Dighton-Rehoboth High School in 1964, he went on to work as a mechanical engineer at Raytheon for 26 years. Marvin then continued with his skilled craftsmanship at Consolidated Container for 10 years. Prior to his retirement he worked for Coca-Cola for 5 years, again as a mechanical engineer.
Marvin’s most cherished pastime was enjoying time with his grandchildren. In addition, he also enjoyed cruising in his Corvette, restoring cars and trucks; collecting die cast model cars, woodworking, watching NASCAR, and Boston sports.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Susan Lacy of Walpole, MA, his daughters Shannon Geneseo of Bellingham, Melissa Lacy of Walpole, and Crystal Wall of Bellingham. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Kayleigh Magee of Blackstone, Bryanna Magee, Khloie Geneseo, Billy Evers, and CJ Wall all of Bellingham.
Memorial services will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street in Franklin. Services will be followed by a celebration of Marvin’s life at 7:00 pm the Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond Street in Franklin.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Marvin’s memory to Dana Farber / The Jimmy Fund, 1 Harvard St., Brookline MA 02146-9795.