WAREHAM – Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart, 81, of Wareham, formerly of Marion, passed away on May 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. She was the wife of Alexander G. Urquhart and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gladys (Westgate) Parker.

She was born in New Bedford and lived in Marion for most of her life before moving to Wareham 8 years ago. She graduated from Wareham High School and Bridgewater State University.

Mrs. Urquhart worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Rochester Memorial School and later at the Hammond School in Wareham.

She enjoyed photography, reading, cooking and “secret trips” to the casino. She loved gardening and growing hydrangeas. She was especially proud of her sons, Chip and Greg.

Survivors include her husband, Alexander G. Urquhart; 2 sons, Alexander G. “Chip” Urquhart, Jr. and his wife, Kerri of Marion and Gregory D. Urquhart and his wife Anne of Marion; her twin sister, Marjorie Borsari of Marion; 5 grandchildren, Mathew, Brian, Alexandra, Colin, and Mason Urquhart; 2 great grandchildren, Bryce and Ashton Davis.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Old Landing Cemetery, Rte. 6 & Ryder’s Ln., Marion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or to share a memory, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com