Marian Hazel Treichler, 96

Marian Hazel Treichler, of Marion, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Hazel (Berry) Raymond and "Jack" Alphonse Raymond of Rochester.

She was born and raised in Fairhaven before moving to Rochester. Upon graduating high school she attended Columbia University in New York where she earned a degree in Psychology. While in New York she met her future husband Nino Treichler of Wädenswil, Switzerland. They moved to Switzerland for 15 years while raising a family of three children before ultimately moving back to Massachusetts where she received her Master's degree in teaching from Bridgewater State College.

She worked as a Special Needs teacher for over 25 years at Rogers Elementary and Fairhaven High School. Her ability to recognize what others often missed in children's learning, behavioral and health issues was invaluable, and often resulted in significant developmental improvements for her students. Through her thoughtful and kind approach, she was able to gain the trust needed to help kids open up and get to whatever the core issue was at hand. Her mantra was always "Teach the children with love." After retirement from teaching she continued to work part time as a tour guide at the Samuel Whitehorn House in Newport, Rhode Island.

She was an avid reader who enjoyed researching and managing her own investments and even earned a real estate brokers license to dabble in that field. She also really enjoyed cooking, having learned numerous Swiss recipes during her time spent abroad, as well as classic American recipes learned from her mother Hazel. She had a special affection for her Dachshund, Lieber and was known to always be well supplied with lemons for her tea. She loved vacationing with her children in the Lakes region of Maine in summers and ski areas in Vermont and New Hampshire in winters as well as numerous trips up and down the east coast. She lived her life always encouraging the pursuit of creative arts, the love of animals and the appreciation of nature.

She is survived by her three children, Nicole Treichler, Pascale Treichler and Marc Treichler and her four beloved grandchildren, Danjasha, Emelia, Chelsea and Landis.

A private burial and celebration will be held on Friday July 10th. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoiisett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local MSPCA shelter.