Obituary of Marie T. Marius

Marie Marius 85 died peacefully December 1, 2016 at home in Ewing, NJ after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Marie was born on June 19, 1931 in St. Raphael, Haiti, the daughter of the late Menelus Jean Placide and Viergina Pierre. Marie Therese Jean Placide became Marie Marius when she married Louis Marius on August 16, 1962. In 1970, with her husband and 3 sons, she took the bold step of immigrating to the United States in search of a better life for her family. Marie was an avid learner, and was always trying to inprove herself. Though she never graduated from College, she instilled the importance of education and hard work to her sons. During her career, Marie worked as a Seamstress, Nurse's aid and Phlebotomist. She retired from UMDNJ after many years of dedicated service. Marie loved to Travel, knit and cook, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Dave, Louis, James and Raphael (Carlos); her sister Eva and her grandchildren Dara, Louis III, Devan, Mara and Karriem; her caring aids Eliante Brignolle and Florence Laurent and a number of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband Louis Marius Sr. Son, Garry Brother, Pradel and sister, Lucie and sister, Aline. The family withes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness. We are truly appreciative of all the kind thoughts, prayers and support. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday 11:00am at St. Raphael Church, 3500 South Broad St. Hamilton Relatives and friends may call Friday 8:30-10:30am at Knott's Colonial Funeral Home 2946 So Broad St. Hamilton. he will be buried with her son Garry and husband Louis at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, NJ